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Biden Boosts Conservation, But Funding Gaps Remain

1/11/2025

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In late 2024, President Biden championed conservation by signing two pivotal bills: the America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act and the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act. These laws promise to bolster conservation and expand recreational access. Yet, a recent farm bill extension left out crucial funding for the Voluntary Public Access program, threatening future access initiatives.

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Story summary

In late 2024, President Biden championed conservation by signing two pivotal bills: the America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act and the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act. These laws promise to bolster conservation and expand recreational access. Yet, a recent farm bill extension left out crucial funding for the Voluntary Public Access program, threatening future access initiatives.