Funds
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Angling Boosted By Sport Fish Restoration Funds
It is curious how sounds evoke memories. Cicadas shrilling in the pinyon-juniper woods behind my New Mexico home transport through the decades to another May afternoon and a younger self aboard a 15-foot jon boat, a creel clerk for the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
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$7.5 billion dollars in state funds to expand water storage capacity
In 2014, California voters passed a proposition
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2023 Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Projects
Wild ducks fly over the Kramer Ranch, part of a conservation easement to protect migratory bird habitat, seasonal upland wetlands, rangelands, grasslands and habitat linkages in Lassen and Modoc counties. Photo © Josh Vest.
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2023 Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects
The three approved projects will benefit fish and wildlife through funding mechanisms that support biodiversity, watershed restoration, climate resiliency and working landscapes that integrate economic, social and environmental stewardship practices beneficial to the environment, landowners and the local community.
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Yamaha Dedicates Funds to Restore Trails Damaged by Wildfires
This latest funding cycle showcases Yamaha OAI’s mission to protect, improve, and expand access to public land for motorized and outdoor recreation through projects that build, protect, and restore access to more than 40,000 acres and 600 miles of trail for motorized recreation.
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CDFW Awards First Funds from Qualified Cultivator Grant Program
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), through its Cannabis Restoration Grant Program (CRGP), awarded over $1.7 million from its Qualified Cultivator Grant Program.
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Hobie Raising Funds for Revived Soldiers
40 dealerships in U.S. and Europe will participate in United By Water Ukraine fundraiser OCEANSIDE, Calif. (June 27, 2021) - Hobie, the leading manufacturer of premium kayaks and watersport products, has officially launched the campaign United By Water Ukraine. Partnering with BRD Custom, Hobie designed six unique Ukraine-themed SKINS and applied them to Mirage Compass pedal kayaks, available at over 40 dealerships throughout the United States and Europe.
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Cutthroat Slam Funds Projects
Two new conservation projects geared toward helping Utah’s native cutthroat trout were announced Jan. 18, during an annual Utah Cutthroat Slam meeting.
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Funds for Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects
Attiyeh Ranch Nacimiento River and rock outcropping
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Dow Chemical settlement funds restoration projects for River area
Behind a fence topped with barbed wire, a sign warns Saginaw residents not to trespass on the site of a former General Motors foundry. In the near future, they will instead be encouraged to pass onto the land.
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BOTH HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE ANGLERS CAN NOW HOOK FUNDS WITH EXPANDED SHIMANO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
A key initiative to its ‘Varsity Program’ focusing on high school and college age anglers, Shimano will again award more than $20,000 to both graduating high school seniors and those already enrolled in undergrad and graduate programs. The scholarships are intended to provide needed financial assistance to future leaders in conservation, fisheries and wildlife sciences and management.
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Poll Reveals 74 Percent of Americans Want Conservation Funds
A new national poll conducted for the National Wildlife Federation and released today shows three out of every four Americans want to see the permanent reauthorization and full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
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Funds Available for Hispanic Communities Engaged in Fishing Activities from CDFW
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting grant applications for fishing programs, classes and activities that educate and engage Hispanic communities. This grant program is part of CDFW’s ongoing effort to increase fishing participation statewide.
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Fishing for Dream” at the 2018 Bassmaster Classic to help raise funds to support the Catch-A-Dream Foundation.
Ryan Butler will be “Fishing for Dreams” at the 2018 Bassmaster Classic to help raise funds to support the Catch-A-Dream Foundation.
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Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects CDFW
At its Nov. 30 quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $2.6 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California. Some of the 12 approved projects will benefit fish and wildlife—including some endangered species—while others will provide public access to important natural resources. Several projects will also demonstrate the importance of protecting working landscapes that integrate economic, social and environmental stewardship practices beneficial to the environment, landowners and the local community. The state funds for all these projects come from bond measures approved by voters to help preserve and protect California’s natural resources. Funded projects include:
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$84M in taxpayer funds improperly used for Delta tunnels
The U.S. government improperly spent $84 million to help plan for a massive project to ship Northern California water to Southern California, a new federal audit said.
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2017 Warden Stamp to Raise Funds for California Wildlife Officers
The 2017 Warden Stamp is now available for sale online and at California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) license sales offices statewide. The design for this year’s fundraising stamp features a white sturgeon.