The Land and Water Conservation Fund What is Happening, Why It Matters, and What Land Trusts Can Do To Help Presented By: Graham Chisholm, Conservation.

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The Land and Water Conservation Fund What is Happening, Why It Matters, and What Land Trusts Can Do To Help Presented By: Graham Chisholm, Conservation Strategy Group On Behalf of:

LWCF and Land Conservation Goals LWCF Act: Enacted in 1964 to help preserve, develop and ensure access to natural and recreation resources for future generations.

LWCF and Land Conservation Goals Create permanent access for recreation Protect watersheds & drinking water supplies Protect Wildlife Habitat Protect important cultural and historic sites Promote public health Consolidate lands/create management efficiencies Support jobs and local economies

LWCF and Land Conservation Key Programs Federal acquisition of land, water and interests State and Local Assistance Program - matching grants for state & local parks Land acquisition, park creation and redevelopment, planning Other matching grant programs: USDA Forest Legacy Program – important and threatened forests USFWS Coop. Endangered Species Program (Sec. 6) – T& E species

LWCF Funding Allocations and Process Annual Appropriations Process Funds are allocated to individual bureaus for federal land acquisition (fee or conservation easement) Project priority lists are sent to Congress as part of annual appropriations process State and Local Assistance Program & grants through State Parks Cooperative Endangered Species Act (Section 6) Other Programs

Average Funding Distribution within LWCF

California & LWCF $2.3 billion Federal land acquisition -- $1.8 billion State grants -- $288 million Sec. 6 grants -- $239 million Forest Legacy – $16 million

Current Year Appropriations & California Appropriations in FY17 -- $400 million Appropriations in FY18 – Still up for grabs (House $272m & Senate TBD) – Coalition target $561 m Great projects – Save the Redwoods, Mojave Desert Land Trust, Pacific Crest Trail Association, TPL Appropriations in FY19 – Trump Administration 98% cut from $400 m level

A 52-Year Success Story Could End in 52 29 Weeks LWCF works Broad Bipartisan Support One of the few programs both parties can agree on Previous reauthorizations were not controversial Not taxpayer dollars So What’s the Problem?

Congress is a Tough Place Political dysfunction seems worse than ever, but current dynamics have been building for years Breakdown in regular order Large legislative packages and “crisis point” deadlines required for anything to move It is easier than ever for a well-placed, determined opponent to block progress

A Strong Coalition is Critical to Success We have seen that a combination of smart DC strategy and engaged, diverse local stakeholders can overcome these obstacles Building a strong & diverse coalition Demonstrating benefits in virtually every county

What is the LWCF Coalition? Many diverse voices, one unified message: this program works Large national organizations Recreation user groups Outdoor businesses Sportsmen Historic preservationists Community stakeholders Ranchers, timber companies Veterans, educators Minority organizations Land trusts– large and small, national, regional and local

Your Projects Fuel the Coalition’s Advocacy

Key Messages Non-taxpayer dollars Asset for an Asset Flexibility “Tools in the toolbox” to meet communities needs Economic impact America’s $646 billion outdoor recreation industry supports 6.1 million direct jobs. Urgency LWCF expires in 7 months Local Benefits!!

Ways to Get Involved Connect your Members of Congress with your landscapes through: - Events, tours with your Representatives and Senators - Media - In-district meetings and roundtables with members of Congress - Come to DC - Educate your members (sign on letters, blog posts, etc)

   

For more information and resources: www.lwcfcoalition.com/lwcf52weeks To join the LWCF Coalition or more information email me: graham@csgcalifornia.com