1. FUNDING A STATE WETLANDS PROGRAM Kenneth N. Kettenring New Hampshire DES

2. FED SHARE STATE SHARE NH WETLANDS PROGRAM

3. FEES

4. Developer pays cost of review

5. FEES Developer pays cost of review Time is money

6. FEES Developer pays cost of review Time is money $0.04 X 43560 = $1742.40/acre

7. FEES Developer pays cost of review Time is money $0.04 X 43560 = $1742.40/acre Clear approval / denial criteria are essential

8. GENERAL FUNDS

9. The public pays for the protection of public interests.

10. GENERAL FUNDS The public pays for the protection of public interests. It is difficult to obtain additional tax dollars.

11. FINES AND CIVIL PENALTIES

12. Create a level playing field

13. FINES AND CIVIL PENALTIES Create a level playing field Unpredictable funding source

14. FINES AND CIVIL PENALTIES Create a level playing field Unpredictable funding source Potential misperceptions

15. Federal Funds

16. The Federal Government pays for the protection of federal public interests.

17. Federal Funds The Federal Government pays for the protection of federal public interests. Match requirements.

18. Federal Funds The Federal Government pays for the protection of federal public interests. Match requirements. Other strings may be attached.

19. EPA - 104(b)(3)

20. Program development

21. EPA - 104(b)(3) Program development 20% (25%) match

22. EPA - 104(b)(3) Program development 20% (25%) match PPA /PPG

23. EPA – OTHER WATER PROGRAMS PPA /PPG 106, 319, other?

24. COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT FUNDS

25. Available to coastal and Great Lakes states.

26. COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT FUNDS Available to coastal and Great Lakes states. 50% match.

27. RESTORATION FUNDS

28. USFWS

29. RESTORATION FUNDS USFWS NRCS

30. RESTORATION FUNDS USFWS NRCS USACE

31. RESTORATION FUNDS USFWS NRCS USACE NOAA

32. CONCLUSIONS

33. Adequate federal funds are not currently available for the operation of a “full service” state wetlands program. (and opinions)

34. CONCLUSIONS Adequate federal funds are not currently available for the operation of a “full service” state wetlands program. Some states may be able to focus on the most significant resources, and do a good job with a smaller budget. (and opinions)

35. CONCLUSIONS Adequate federal funds are not currently available for the operation of a “full service” state wetlands program. Federal and State tax dollars should be in proportion to the value of Federal and State public benefits. Some states may be able to focus on the most significant resources, and do a good job with a smaller budget. (and opinions)

36. CONCLUSIONS Adequate federal funds are not currently available for the operation of a “full service” state wetlands program. Fees can provide a significant source of funds when applied to an efficient program with clear criteria and purpose. Federal and State tax dollars should be in proportion to the value of Federal and State public benefits. Some states may be able to focus on the most significant resources, and do a good job with a smaller budget. (and opinions)

37. CONCLUSIONS Adequate federal funds are not currently available for the operation of a “full service” state wetlands program. Fees can provide a significant source of funds when applied to an efficient program with clear criteria and purpose. Federal and State tax dollars should be in proportion to the value of Federal and State public benefits. There is no single funding solution that will meet the needs of all states. Some states may be able to focus on the most significant resources, and do a good job with a smaller budget. (and opinions)