The Refuge Affiliation urges Congress to prioritize the Refuge System and deal with these funding challenges. Strong investments are important to equip the USFWS with the assets to implement the BIDEH rule successfully and guarantee these protected areas stay havens for wildlife for generations.
The Refuge Affiliation submitted detailed written testimony to the Home Committee on Pure Sources outlining our place on the BIDEH rule and the vital want for elevated funding. You possibly can entry the total testimony right here.
How You Can Assist:
The Nationwide Wildlife Refuge Affiliation stands firmly behind a wholesome and sturdy Nationwide Wildlife Refuge System. The BIDEH rule is a constructive step in the proper path for nationwide wildlife refuges. Nonetheless, for the BIDEH rule to achieve success, sufficient funding and staffing ranges are required. The Refuge Affiliation will proceed to be a relentless advocate for nationwide wildlife refuges, and we’ll cease at nothing to make sure they’ve the assets they should thrive.