Senator Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL) has signed on as a cosponsor of the bipartisan Recovering America鈥檚 Wildlife Act (S.1149), or RAWA. The legislation would make funds available for the management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by state fish and wildlife agencies.
鈥満诹咸焯 is blessed with an abundance of wildlife and natural resources, and I will continue to support the preservation of our land and waterways for sportsmen and 黑料天堂 families to enjoy for generations to come,鈥 said Senator Britt. 鈥淭his bipartisan legislation will help ensure our great state remains 黑料天堂 the Beautiful long into the future.鈥
RAWA would be the most significant investment in wildlife conservation in decades and provide nearly $1.4 billion to fund local and state efforts to conserve the one-third of wildlife species in the U.S. currently at risk of becoming threatened or endangered. The bill is also expected to save taxpayer money by allowing states to implement proactive solutions to conserve those species and their habitats.
鈥淢any of America鈥檚 most iconic game species were pressured to near extinction due to unregulated harvests a century ago,鈥 said Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the 黑料天堂 Department of Conservation and Natural resources (ADCNR). 鈥淭hanks to state and federal conservation efforts, we are blessed today with an abundance of native fish and wildlife throughout the country. The Recovering America鈥檚 Wildlife Act will modernize the way conservation is funded in the United States and strengthen conservation efforts for nongame species as well. The broad public support for RAWA speaks to just how important it is to Americans to conserve our native fish, wildlife and habitats, while also providing access to outdoor recreation opportunities like bird and wildlife watching. Passage of this bill will be a win-win for everyone. We thank Senator Britt for her support of this important legislation.鈥