Posts Tagged ‘Land and Water Conservation Fund’
Congress Approves Big Public Lands Package, With Local Impacts
President Lyndon Johnson created the Land and Water Conservation Fund so that we would have the most extensive network of open spaces in the world to hunt, fish, hike, swim and play. But the fund was not extended by congress and it expired in September of last year. As of Tuesday however, the fund is…
Read MoreWash. Senator Cantwell Heads Effort to Renew Conservation Program
A fund that was made possible by the drilling of offshore gas and oil recently expired. And it was that fund which made possible everything from outdoor recreation to land conservation. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreVeterans Pushing Congress To Reauthorize Key Public Lands Program
Veterans are urging Congress to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund before it expires Sept. 30. Vet Voice Foundation says the program is key to keeping public lands open to everyone, thus helping veterans who use the land to recover after serving their country. Eric Tegethoff has more. Photo: U.S. Forest Service Northern…
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