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CONSERVATION FUNDING

Protecting America's lands by advocating for sensible operations and management funding.

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Green recommendations would boost states’ economy, create jobs across country

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February 5, 2010 - The Wilderness Society and 33 other conservation and public interest groups across America have joined together to create some guidelines for the federal government in 2011 that would generate jobs and protect natural resources. In a document called the “Green Budget” there are a variety of recommendations to Congress that offer incredible benefits to the American people — from preservation projects in New Hampshire to stimulating the economy in North Carolina. more

Is a Green Economy Possible? How Congress can save money and invest in a brighter future

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January 29, 2010 - Ask people who work for conservation organizations about the best parts of their jobs and they’ll likely wax poetic about time spent amongst parks, refuges and other amazing lands. They’re far less likely to talk about math homework. more

Be Proud! See what you achieved for the Wild in 2009

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December 9, 2009 - In 2009 you helped us begin to tear down the destructive environmental legacy of the Bush administration. Our members and supporters sent more than 1 million letters to decision makers, while our staff worked closely with the incoming administration and Congress. more

Not the time to rest. Let’s maximize new era of conservation funding

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November 19, 2009 - After years of suffering through a presidential administration that starved federal conservation programs of adequate funding, such programs are finally getting the needed boost they deserve. In October, Congress gave a significant funding increase to the Interior Department, which is responsible for most U.S. land conservation and management. The $4.6 billion funding increase will go towards a series of important projects and initiatives long pushed for by The Wilderness Society and the rest of the conservation community. more