April 2012

Apple River Canyon Conserved with State Wildlife Grants in Illinois

Apple River Canyon is unique

Written testimony Supporting State & Tribal Wildlife Grants submitted to Senate Interior Appropriations subcommittee

Members of the Teaming With Wildlife Steering Committee submitted testimony today supporting at least level funding ($61.3M) for the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants program in FY13. The letter was supported by the American Fisheries Society, Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, Association of Zoos & Aquariums, National Audubon Society, Teddy Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, The Nature Conservancy, The Wildlife Society and Wildlife Management Institute. The National Wildlife Federation, also a steering committee member opted to send their own letter requesting a higher level of funding. The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies appreciates the support of these steering committee members and the National Wildlife Federation for their support. The written testimony follows:

Partnership Creates New Habitat for Species of Special Concern

http://www.poststarnews.com/news/x1780490995/Partnership-Creates-New-Hab…

Courtesy of PostStarNews.com - Saugerties, NY

Collaborative Efforts Focus on Habitat Restoration & Breeding of State’s Largest Salamander

Consider Submitting Written Testimony to the Senate on State & Tribal Wildlife Grants

Would you like to show your support for the State & Tribal Wildlife Grants Program? You can submit written testimony in support of funding for the program in FY13 to the Senate Interior Appropriations subcommittee. Send your testimony formatted in MS Word to INT@appro.senate.gov with the subject line “OWT”.