This is a terrific article about an amazing SC species, the threats that it faces, and legislation that could help to save it. SCWF is involved in a lawsuit to protect the ephemeral ponds on the Cainhoy peninsula mentioned in this article as “being actively destroyed…this year” - these wetlands are critical for the survival of this species, and many others. SCWF is also actively pushing for the passage of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act mentioned in this article, and we applaud Senator Graham for being a co-sponsor!
Senator Graham Backs Bipartisan Bill To Help SC’s At-Risk Wildlife
Senator Lindsey Graham has signed onto a bipartisan wildlife conservation bill, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, that will dedicate $1.4 billion annually to locally-led efforts to help at-risk wildlife species nationwide.
GREEN: Graham-backed bold, bipartisan wildlife bill is running out of time
From brook trout to bobwhites, wildlife is part of what defines South Carolina. Unfortunately, more than 800 local species of concern have been identified by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. It’s part of a larger national trend where more than one-third of America’s wildlife are edging toward extinction.
State birds are in trouble. This bipartisan bill can help.
‘Most Significant Wildlife Conservation Bill in Half Century’ Passes U.S. House
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to pass the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, a bill to prevent wildlife extinctions by funding locally-led conservation efforts. If it becomes law, South Carolina will receive $14 million each year to help hundreds of species in need, including bobwhite quail, gopher tortoises, black rails and loggerhead sea turtles.
Thanking Senator Graham for backing bipartisan wildlife bill
Senator Graham cosponsors Recovering America’s Wildlife Act
Senator Lindsey Graham is cosponsoring a bipartisan bill that will fund locally led efforts to help prevent extinctions and help wildlife thrive nationwide. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would send more than $14 million annually to South Carolina, which would use the money to help the 800 at-risk species identified by the SC Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR).
We can create jobs and prevent extinctions
Congress is considering a bold, bipartisan bill that would go a long way to addressing the wildlife crisis while creating jobs in every state and bridging the political divide. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. 2773) — led by Debbie Dingell, DMich., and Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb. — would direct $1.4 billion of existing federal revenue toward proactive, voluntary, locally led efforts to help fish and wildlife species in decline.