![]() Hemlock Draw Preserve, located in the Baraboo Hills of Wisconsin © Mark Godfrey |
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Speak Up For NatureLook at the difference we can make together! On March 8, the Senate passed the RESTORE Act and $1.4 billion in dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund for two years. Click here to thank your Senators if they supported these important initiatives! The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. But every day, decisions are made at the local, state and national level that affect the health of our lands, the water we drink and the air we breathe. Read more about the issues you care about and then Use Your Outside Voice to call your Congressman, write to your Senator or attend a town hall meeting. Support nature and help defend programs that will protect the outdoor places you love. Speak up for the: RESTORE Act - No matter who you are, or where you live, you rely on the Gulf of Mexico. The RESTORE the Gulf States Act is legislation that will ensure penalties paid by those responsible for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill are dedicated to restoring the communities, environment and economy of the Gulf. Farm Bill - The Farm Bill is the nation’s largest investment supporting the voluntary and successful conservation, restoration and management of America’s private lands. Find out why the Farm Bill is critical to a strong economy, healthy and productive rural lands and vibrant communities. Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) - The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) protects land and water for nature and people. Read how LWCF balances the loss of a natural resource – offshore oil and gas – by using a portion of drilling fees to protect important land and water resources. Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program (CFLRP) - The Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration program (CFLRP) was established to foster collaborative, science-based restoration on priority forest landscapes across the U.S. Read about the successes of CFLRP and how you can continue to support important programs like this. Flood Insurance Reform - The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) makes flood insurance available to coastal and inland property owners for structures mapped in areas of flood risk. However, this program is currently over $18 billion in debt. Read more about the program and the serious reform we believe is needed. |
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