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Check out this article about how #Wisconsin is working to protect their #rare wood #turtle populations. #everyturtlecounts https://lnkd.in/eJVpTqGv

The federal government in the U.S. possesses approximately 620 million acres of land, which accounts for about 27 percent of the total land in the country. Interestingly, the vast majority of federally owned acres, roughly 92 percent, are concentrated in 12 Western states. The management of this extensive land falls under the supervision of four key federal agencies - the U.S. National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and the U.S. Forest Service. Together, these agencies oversee nearly 95 percent, equating to approximately 608 to 610 million acres, of federal land. 🌲🏞️ #FederalLand #USGovernment #ConservationEfforts

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Please take some time to read the linked article. It is important to protect the habitat and the waters the hellbender is found in. https://lnkd.in/em4yUDZq

A New House Bill Would Triple Investment in Successful Public Access Program. Lets Pass this Bill; Write to your Legislators Now! The USDA’s Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) is the only federal program specifically designed to facilitate public access for hunters and anglers on private lands. VPA-HIP is not only widely recognized as one of the most effective public access tools in the United States; it also helps landowners improve habitat stewardship and incentivizes restoration practices that benefit fish and wildlife.    VPA-HIP operates by extending competitive grants to state and tribal governments – grants that are used to incentivize private landowners to voluntarily allow public access. The Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act would triple the impact of this popular and widely utilized program. Since most sportsmen and women cite insufficient access as our biggest obstacle to getting afield, the impact of this increase would be incalculable. We would like to thank @RepDebbieDingell and @RepDustyJohnson for their leadership with introducing the Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act. Follow the link below for an easy way to express your support and make your voice heard! https://lnkd.in/eHgnJ4zD

"This past week, Conservation Corps Crews were able to assist in the Nursery’s harvest. After months of weeding the tree beds, it was time to take the young plants from the earth and protect them from the ravages of Minnesota winter by placing them into the onsite cooler for overwintering." ✍️ Karolyn Preiss, Three Rivers 3 Field Crew Member / AmeriCorps Member https://lnkd.in/gDBZCwxN #ServeOutdoors #GetThingsDone #ClimateCareers #EnvironmentalCareers #ConservationCareers #ServiceYear #YearOutdoors #CareerExperience #FallHarvest [Image Description] The machine used to harvest the large bare-root trees, one at a time. A large yellow tractor in the middle of a field. Text on the side reads "New Blog Post: Member Stories."

"Did you know that Minnesota is home to 51 species of native mussels? Before I started my term at Fort Snelling State Park, I had no idea that we had so many mussels in Minnesota or how important they are to our aquatic ecosystems." ✍ Clara Brown, Fort Snelling Visitor Services Specialist Individual Placement / AmeriCorps Member placed at Fort Snelling State Park, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources https://lnkd.in/gnBMbxmt #ServeOutdoors #GetThingsDone #ClimateCareers #EnvironmentalCareers #ConservationCareers #ServiceYear #YearOutdoors #CareerExperience [Image Description] A large mussel being held over a bubbling fish tank. Text on the side reads: "New blog post: Member stories."

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If you’ve used a state walk-in access program to hunt or fish on private land, you’ve experienced what the #FarmBill's Voluntary Public Access program can do. But what is VPA-HIP and how does it benefit hunters and anglers? Championed by the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership’s founder, Jim Range, VPA-HIP helps states create innovative ways of incentivizing private landowners to open their lands to the public for wildlife-dependent recreation. It is the only federal tool aimed at increasing recreational access on private lands, yet it is not nearly the most well-known of Farm Bill conservation programs. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48Ulnte