To establish a partnership among the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the States, and private organizations and individuals to conserve the entire diverse array of fish and wildlife species in the United States and to provide opportunities for the public to enjoy these fish and wildlife species through nonconsumption activities.
Partnerships for Wildlife Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Wildlife Conservation and Appreciation Fund to provide financial assistance to designated State agencies in carrying out fish and wildlife conservation and appreciation projects which meet certain eligibility standards. Places limits on such Federal assistance. Prohibits designated State agencies from being eligible to receive matching funds from the Fund if such agency diverts revenue from activities it regulates for any purpose other than the management and conservation of fish and wildlife. Prohibits Fund amounts from being provided to assist a State in carrying out such a project unless the amount appropriated to the Fund has been matched wholly by a contribution made to the Fund by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation or other private entities or persons.
Authorizes appropriations.
Text of Measure Incorporated in H.R.5617 (Title VII).
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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