New Farm Bill Program to Restore Habitat for Cerulean, Golden-winged Warblers Thanks to Senator Debbie Stabenow, other conservation leaders in the 113th Congress, and the Obama administration, the 2014 Farm Bill is delivering major new resources for an array of habitat restoration projects benefiting bird species of conservation concern, including Cerulean and Golden-winged Warblers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that 115 high-impact projects will receive $370 million as part of the new Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). In addition, this first round of projects will leverage an estimated $400 million more in partner contributions to improve the nation’s water quality, support wildlife habitat, and enhance the environment. RCPP competitively awards funds to conservation projects, and the grants are just beginning. Over the life of the five-year 2014 Farm Bill, $1.2 billion in funding is slated for the program. “This is an entirely new approach to conservation efforts; the Regional Conservation Partnership Program ushers in a new era of conservation, and we’re excited about the down-the-road benefits from this new Farm Bill program,” said Tom Vilsack, USDA Secretary. “These partnerships empower communities to set priorities and lead the way on conservation efforts important for their region.”
Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 02:07:44 +0000
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