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Proposed Loon Plate Sparks Wildlife Funding Controversy

5/6/2025

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New Hampshire's Fish and Game Department is raising concerns over a proposed loon license plate, arguing it could siphon funds from the popular moose plate that supports vital wildlife conservation efforts. While the loon plate aims to tackle harmful cyanobacteria in lakes, its financial impact on wildlife funding has sparked a heated debate as the bill moves to the Senate Transportation Committee.

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Story summary

New Hampshire's Fish and Game Department is raising concerns over a proposed loon license plate, arguing it could siphon funds from the popular moose plate that supports vital wildlife conservation efforts. While the loon plate aims to tackle harmful cyanobacteria in lakes, its financial impact on wildlife funding has sparked a heated debate as the bill moves to the Senate Transportation Committee.