Tell the Senate to pass legislation that fully and permanently funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
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Congress is back in session but looking to wrap things up. One of the precious few things embraced by both Democrats and Republicans is legislation to fully and automatically fund Land and Water Conservation Fund at $900 million per year. Every year. The idea behind LWCF is simple–some of the wealth from offshore drilling should be reinvested in conservation and recreation.
Land and Water Conservation Fund is one of the most effective funding mechanisms available to expand and improve opportunities for the outdoor recreation community including whitewater paddlers. When we work to secure new access on rivers one of our most important tools is Land and Water Conservation Fund. As one example, when a private landowner was ready to sell their parcel that provided critical access to the White Salmon River (WA) for thousands of paddlers, Land and Water Conservation Fund was used to bring the parcel into public ownership. There are thousands of river access and conservation projects across the country that have been made possible through this funding source affecting many whitewater rivers.
A fully and permanently funded Land and Water Conservation Fund means that there will be more resources available to protect the outdoor places we love and make sure they have trails, river access, and backcountry entry points we need to enjoy them.
The House of Representatives stepped up and PASSED this legislation on July 30, 2010. Bipartisan support we have for fully funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund separates it from most other proposals and creates a real opportunity to pass legislation before this Congress wraps up its business. Take action and ask your Senators to pass legislation that fully funds Land and Water Conservation Fund before the end of the year!