[TN-Bird] Update: State Wildlife Grants in Jeopardy

From: "Wallace Coffey" <jwcoffey@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: "TN-birds" <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:13:22 -0500

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Dick Preston
Sent: February 17, 2011 12:20
Subject: Fw: Update: State Wildlife Grants in Jeopardy


All,

This is really short notice, but I just received the package. Some of you have 
probably already sent a comment. If you agree we need to keep these funds 
flowing, even with the current budget crisis, take a moment to call or e-mail 
your Representative. Please pass on to anyone you think might take the time to 
place a call.

Thanks,

Dick

From: Bob Hatcher
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 3:37 PM
Subject: Update: State Wildlife Grants in Jeopardy

Dick Preston, President'
Melinda Welton, Co-Chair, and 
Gregg Elliott, Co-Chair
Conservation Policy Committee (CPC)
Tennessee Ornithological Society

Dick, Melinda, and Gregg,

I am no longer on the TOS Conservation Policy Committee, but recommend that the 
CPC, other conservation organizations, and individuals take prompt appropriate 
action on the following notice.  This action is needed for several categories, 
but especially concerning proposed total loss of Congressional funding for 
State Wildlife Action Plans.  During FY 2001 through FY 2010, Congress has 
allocated $703 million for State Nongame Programs, in order to manage 
jeopardized species and avoiding their becoming Endangered or Threatened.    Of 
this $703 million, TWRA has received $14.2 million, or an average of $1.42 
million per year over the last ten years.   If these funds would  no longer be 
available, it would likely leave a very large hole in already tight State 
Nongame programs, with substantial impacts on our birds and other species.  

Thanks.

Bob Hatcher
Retired TWRA NG-ES Coordinator (1978-2001), and
Eagle Consultant, American Eagle Foundation 
Brentwood, TN


Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 11:59 AM
Subject: RE: [WDPM] Update: State Wildlife Grants in Jeopardy

All: Attached is a summary of many of the proposed cuts to environmental 
programs found in the Continuing Resolution currently being debated on the 
floor.  It will likely be voted on tomorrow afternoon.  The list comes from: 
http://www.nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/Media-Center/News-by-Topic/General-NWF/2011/02-14-11-House-Continuing-Resolution.aspx.
  I am providing it so you can see the scope of what will be impacted if the CR 
passes and eventually drives the FY 11 budget.  You and/or your organization 
likely have an interest in one or more of these programs.  One high level 
concern is SWG, since the loss of those funds would significantly impact the 
Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program.  The Cooperative Endangered Wildlife 
Fund (Section 6) is used for the recovery of listed species. FWS Acquisition 
and NAWCA are high on our radar as well as these funds directly support 
conservation in Arizona and across North America with direct benefits to 
Arizona.  Loss of thee programs will seriously impact the Department's ability 
to manage the majority of Arizona's wildlife species.  It will also impact 
Arizona's economy. Fact sheets for these programs are attached, as is a letter 
sent to our Congressman and Woman (just one of the 8 sent). Please let your 
contacts and group members know that these programs are all in serious 
jeopardy.  More information is contained in the emails embedded below.

 

Remember, the vote will likely occur sometime tomorrow.  If you want your voice 
to be heard, time is of the essence.

 

Eric Gardner

Nongame Branch Chief

Arizona Game and Fish Department

5000 W. Carefree Highway
Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000

Work: (623) 236-7507

 



 

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 Subject: FW: [WDPM] Update: State Wildlife Grants in Jeopardy

 

All:

The conservation community needs to be aware of the budget cuts in the proposed 
House Continuing Resolution that is on the floor again today and could be voted 
on this week Note that the elimination and severe cuts in the table below are 
to programs that directly benefit the state.  All the work done for State 
Wildlife Grants will disappear.  Section 6 funds will all but be eliminated. 
NAWCA grants will be gone.  Land acquisition for recovery of listed species 
will be severely cut. If you have any concerns with these proposed cuts, time 
is of the essence.  Please share this email with your partners in the 
conservation community. Note the additional information in the embedded emails 
below.

 

      Program
     House CR (Millions)
     President Request (Millions)
      
     
      State Wildlife Grants
     $0
     $90
      
     
      North American Waterfowl Conservation Act
     $0
     $43
      
     
      Neotropical Migratory Bird Act
     $4
     $4
      
     
      Multinational Species Conservation Fund
     $8
     $10
      
     
      Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund
     $2
     $85
      
     
      Land Owner Incentive Program
      
      
     rescind unobligated dollars
     
      FWS Resource MGMT
     $1,204
     $1,266
      
     
      FWS Construction
     $24
     $24
      
     
      FWS Land Acquisition
     $25
     $106
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