Concerned citizens demonstrating their support for an issue ADVOCACY=
91 Participants (22 states) States Participating in the 2014 TWW Fly-in colored in blue
Why a Fly-in? Demonstrate Need & Support for the Program Direct Delivery of Information-Avoid the Spam Folder Maintain/Build Lasting Relationships with MOC/Staff A Coalition in Action
Hill Meetings 1.BE on-time & respective of time 2.BE yourself (friendly, informative & honest) 3.BE a good listener 4.BE prepared 5.BE adaptable 6.BE grateful
Budget
Murray & Ryan Budget Agreement Mostly eliminated sequestration Set FY14 & FY15 spending levels FY15 (+$2B)
Deficit
Other Facts Wildlife Diversity Programs 10% of agency budgets available to conserve >90% of species States estimate they will need on average of $9.0-$26M more The State & Tribal Wildlife Grants program supports 1,520 jobs and contributes $181M in total economic output
State Wildlife Grants Millions of $’s Fiscal Year
Our ASK Maintain the Highest Funding Level for State & Tribal Wildlife Grants in FY15 FY14=$58.7M FY10=$90.0M -35%
The WHAT CORE program for preventing federal endangered species listings Used to address 12,000 species Directly supports State Wildlife Action Plans Non-regulatory, voluntary & incentive-based State & Tribal Wildlife Grants Program…
The WHY Has reduced federal ESA listings Is addressing invasive species & disease issues Can support environmental reviews Funds revision & implementation of State Wildlife Action Plans Used to conserve fish & wildlife on tribal lands Helps states prepare for & address climate change State & Tribal Wildlife Grants Program…
The JOBS Contributes $181M in total economic input Supports 28 jobs per $1M (twice as many jobs as road and bridge construction) Other economic Stats Outdoor Industry Association-$646 billion in consumer spending and 6.1 million direct jobs USFWS-90.1 million participants; $145 billion expenditures State & Tribal Wildlife Grants Program…
The SUPPORT Supported by every State Fish & Wildlife Agency Supported by >148 members of Congress Supported by the 6,413 organizations of the Teaming With Wildlife coalition State & Tribal Wildlife Grants Program…
The WORDS State & Tribal Wildlife Grants Program… Accountable Flexible & Proactive Successful Smart Investment $ More $ Funding
The Action Sign Dear Colleague Letter (?) Make a Programmatic Request House deadline April 4 th Senate (?) Speak to Appropriators State & Tribal Wildlife Grants Program…
Our ASK Maintain the Highest Funding Level for State & Tribal Wildlife Grants in FY15 FY14=$58.7M FY10=$90.0M -35%
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