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Nationwide, experts have identified more than 12,000 Species of Greatest Conservation Need, including over 1,300 here in Texas. The majority of these are at-risk fish and wildlife — like many grassland birds, bees and butterflies, and freshwater species.
Unfortunately, America lacks a dedicated funding stream to conserve vulnerable wildlife and help prevent thousands of species from becoming endangered. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would be the most significant investment in wildlife conservation in a generation — it would fund proactive, voluntary efforts to address the nation’s looming wildlife crisis and conserve our natural heritage for future generations.
The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H.R.2773, would provide $1.3 billion per year to states, and $97.5 million to tribal nations, from existing revenues to fund wildlife conservation, habitat management and restoration, outdoor recreation, and education programs. Of this, Texas would be eligible for more than $50 million per year to implement the Texas Conservation Action Plan and help stabilize the at-risk species in our state.
The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act was also recently introduced in the U.S. Senate! S.2372 will provide critical investment in conservation and restoration efforts to help #RecoverWildlife across the country. This bipartisan legislation will create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs and will boost the economy!
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recently shared the following press release about their support for the bipartisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R.2773) bill.
Carter Smith, Executive Director of Texas Parks and Wildlife notes…“While it would do much to protect fish and wildlife that need it most, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would also mean a long-term investment in the public health and well-being of all Texans, as well as stewardship of our home ground.”
Read the press release and learn more about the numerous benefits to wildlife and people.
Photo: TPWD
If you choose to get involved as a private citizen, please visit: https://www.txwildlifealliance.org/take-action
Mary Pearl Meuth
Texas Master Naturalist Program Assistant State Coordinator
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
E-mail: mpmeuth@tamu.edu
Cell: (727) 366-1144
495 Horticulture Dr, 2138 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2138
Texas Master Naturalist – http://txmn.org
To develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities.