2023
NFWF and NOAA Announce $144 Million in Grants to Support Coastal Resilience Projects
11/29/23
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and NOAA announced $144 million in new grants to support natural infrastructure projects in 31 coastal states and U.S. territories. These grants will support design and implementation of projects to enhance the resilience of coastal communities and improve habitat for fish and wildlife across the U.S. The 109 grants announced today will generate more than $97 million in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of $242 million.
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Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund 2024 Request for Proposals
11/28/23
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting proposals to voluntarily restore, enhance and conserve longleaf pine and bottomland hardwood forests within the historical longleaf pine range. The Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund is a funding opportunity for on-the-ground conservation projects. This RFP is a public-private partnership supported with Federal funding from USDA’s Forest Service (USFS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), and private funding from Altria Group, International Paper’s Forestland Stewards Partnership and Southern Company. Approximately $30 million in grant funds is expected to be available in 2024, another program record funding level thanks to a second-year major contribution from the Bezos Earth Fund and increased funding from NRCS.
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America’s Longleaf Releases Updated Conservation Plan for 2025-2040
10/30/23
America’s Longleaf Restoration Initiative is thrilled to announce the release of the Range-wide Conservation Plan for Longleaf Pine (2025-2040)! This second iteration of the Conservation Plan guides the continued efforts to reach the goal of eight million acres of longleaf pine forest in the Southeast. While our strategies and objectives are updated for the next 15 years, the vision of America’s Longleaf remains unchanged – to have functional, viable longleaf pine ecosystems with the full spectrum of ecological, economic, and social values inspired through a voluntary partnership of concerned, motivated organizations and individuals.
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SERPPAS Awarded 2023 Climate Adaptation Leadership Award for Natural Resources
10/5/23
On September 25, 2023, SERPPAS received the 2023 Climate Adaptation Leadership Award for Natural Resources from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies! SERPPAS was recognized in the “Broad Partnership” category for demonstrating exemplary leadership in reducing climate-related threats and promoting adaptation of the nation’s natural resources.
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US Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Major Expansion of Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge
9/14/23
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the addition of 446 acres to the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge near Charleston, SC, a key acquisition that will boost wintering wetland habitat for migratory birds and recreational opportunities for bird lovers. The South Carolina land purchase was approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission chaired by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland.
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To Conform with Recent Supreme Court Decision, EPA and Army Amend “Waters of the United States” Rule
8/29/23
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of the Army announced a final rule amending the 2023 definition of “waters of the United States” to conform with the recent Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. EPA. The agencies are committed to following the law and implementing the Clean Water Act to deliver the essential protections that safeguard the nation’s waters from pollution and degradation.
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U.S. Department of Energy Launches Program to Expand State and Local Capacity for Renewable Energy Planning, Siting, and Permitting
8/1/23
The U.S. Department of Energy launched a new initiative to support states and local communities as they plan for and evaluate proposed development of large renewable energy facilities. The Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program will support the creation of new, or the expansion of existing, state-based programs or initiatives that improve renewable energy planning and siting processes for local communities.
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USDA Announces Historic Investment in Wildlife Conservation, Expands Partnership to Include Additional Programs
7/26/23
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing that it will expand its work on wildlife conservation by investing at least $500 million over the next five years and by leveraging all available conservation programs, including the Conservation Reserve Program, through its Working Lands for Wildlife effort.
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