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Administration's $4 Billion 2025 Budget Prioritizes Conservation Projects
The President's fiscal year 2025 budget request for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes a substantial $4 billion investment designed to help advance conservation efforts and support key administrative initiatives.
With $1.9 billion in current appropriations and an additional $2 billion in permanent appropriations, this funding seeks to address climate change, conserve American landscapes and wildlife, encourage economic growth and create quality job opportunities.
Latest U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Reports 50% Wetlands Loss
The latest report by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service highlights the alarming rate of wetland loss across the lower 48 states. Over half of these critical ecosystems have disappeared since the 1780s, now occupying less than 6% of the area.
This new report that documents changes from 2009 to 2019 notes a 50% increase in wetlands loss with significant declines in vegetated wetlands This is seen particularly in the Southeast, Great Lakes and Prairie Pothole regions.
Ram Island Restoration Project Looks to Protect Buzzards Bay's Natural Resources
Both federal and state agencies are looking to restore Ram Island and its critical wildlife habitats following the devastating impacts of the 2003 Bouchard Barge B-120 oil spill in Buzzards Bay.
With more than $19 million in settlements awarded for damages, over $5 million is allocated specifically to rehabilitate Ram Island and support its endangered and special concern bird species, including the roseate and common terns.