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Bill Alert! US Senate Bill S 3791 - America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024 Policy: Environmental Protection Status: Passed in House Full Details: https://lnkd.in/eWWHZkpX Bill 118 s 3791, also known as the America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to reauthorize and enhance various conservation programs and initiatives in the United States. One key aspect of the bill is its focus on protecting and preserving wildlife and natural habitats. It includes provisions to support the conservation of endangered spe...

Bill Alert! US Senate Bill S 3791 - America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024 Policy: Environmental Protection Status: Passed in House Full Details: https://lnkd.in/eWWHZkpX Bill 118 s 3791, also known as the America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to reauthorize and enhance various conservation programs and initiatives in the United States. One key aspect of the bill is its focus on protecting and preserving wildlife and natural habitats. It includes provisions to support the conservation of endangered spe...

A brief, interesting read, regarding the view of conservation in Western states.

In the United States, we have both regulatory and voluntary approaches to conservation programs. Learn more about the role that each of these programs play in protecting our environment in this blog article! #NLR #weknowland #conservation #regulatoryconservation #voluntaryconservation

SHIRE OF NORTHAM FINED OVER REMOVAL OF 300 TREES The Shire of Northam has been fined $10,000 over the removal of around 300 mature eucalyptus trees that were the habitat for several threatened species of cockatoos. Last updated: 24 June 2024 In May 2017, a contractor was engaged by the Shire to cut down and mulch trees along 2.2 kilometres of Chinganning Road, in the Shire of Northam, as part of a road works program. The Shire did not have a permit authorising clearing of the native vegetation. The contractor cleared approximately 300 mature eucalyptus trees. The trees were later estimated to be more than 25 years old. An assessment by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (the department) concluded that the trees were a foraging habitat for threatened species Carnaby's cockatoo, Baudin's cockatoo and forest red-tailed black cockatoo, and were likely to be a significant breeding habitat for the endangered black cockatoo. It was determined that the clearing was likely to have caused a loss of flora and fauna species of conservation significance, and the Shire was charged under the Environmental Protection Act 1986. In response to the clearing, the department issued a Vegetation Conservation Notice to the Shire in 2019 requiring the installation of nesting boxes for cockatoos. In the Northam Magistrates Court on Monday 17 June 2024, the Shire was ordered to pay a fine of $10,000 with $788.30 costs. The maximum penalty for the offence is $500,000. Executive Director of Assurance at the department, Ruth Dowd, said anyone planning to remove trees should check to see if permission is required. “In this case, it appears there was a misinterpretation about what was allowed under the Act,” she said. “Our officers can advise on what permits are required, and I’d encourage anyone planning to remove native flora, especially if it involves hundreds of trees, to check with the department first.” “The Shire has implemented new procedures to ensure that it complies with its environmental obligations.” Shire of Northam Department of Water and Environmental Regulation #localgovernment #perth #westernaustralia #regionalwesternaustralia #flora #fauna #australia #regionalaustralia #regionalaustralia #environment #courts #fines #courts

Bill Alert! US House Bill HR 8811 - America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024 Policy: Environmental Protection Status: Bill Introduced Full Details: https://lnkd.in/eySFY_cH Bill 118 hr 8811, also known as the America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize and enhance various conservation programs in the United States. The bill focuses on protecting and preserving the country's natural resources, wildlife habitats, and outdoor recreational opportunities. One key aspect of the bill is the reauthorization of the North American Wetlands Conservation Ac...

In our next blog series, we will share how NRCS programs are crucial for land conservation. These initiatives support sustainable practices, benefiting all Americans and preserving natural resources. Join us in building an educational hub by sharing this knowledge, fostering environmental stewardship, and promoting agricultural sustainability! Learn more and contribute to the conversation here - https://lnkd.in/gXpwcDxT

States play an important role in advancing climate and biodiversity initiatives. This report from Center for American Progress and National Caucus of Environmental Legislators reviews the land conservation policy models that have been adopted at the state level—from the tried and true to the new innovations—offering recent examples of each. https://lnkd.in/essp2gtn

Environmental credit programs have become popular tools for landowners to engage in conservation and habitat restoration on their properties. Learn more about how these programs function in this blog article! 

WWF&C's quarterly publication, From the Ground Up, hopes to inspire readers to make their voices heard with policymakers in support of a future that reflects the diverse, equitable values in our society and landscapes. The New England Policy Chronicle section of each issue is a round-up of news and opportunities across our region that can help readers understand and advocate for important conservation initiatives and legislation. Forest management and protection, farmland preservation, offshore wind development, and strategies to handle wildfires are among the priority subjects being addressed across New England's state governments, all of which are highlighted in the Policy Desk section of our current issue. Stay informed about the priorities under discussion in your state! Read more here: https://buff.ly/4aufxju #conservation #newengland #northeast #landconservation #wwfc #policy #environmentalpolicy