"Americans are united on the need to protect wildlife and our outdoor heritage"
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate’s reauthorization of the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act will benefit America’s wildlife and way of life. Led by Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Shelley Capito (R-W.Va.), the bill invests in wetlands and habitat restoration projects across the country as well as strategies to reduce conflicts between wildlife and livestock.
“Roughly a third of all species in the United States are at risk. The passage of this bill shows us once again that Americans are united on the need to protect wildlife and our outdoor heritage,” said Andrew Wilkins, director of land conservation policy at the National Wildlife Federation. “We urge the House to take up this effort to restore habitat for wildlife on our lands and in our waters.”
Key provisions of the ACE Act will:
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