Search Results for keywords:"conservation easements"

Search Results: keywords:"conservation easements"

H. R. 9602 — To amend the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to authorize States to approve certain organizations to acquire, hold, and manage conservation easements under the Forest Legacy Program, and for other purposes.
September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,046
H. R. 9602, titled the “Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act,” proposes amendments to the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978. The bill allows states to permit specific organizations to acquire, hold, and manage conservation easements within the Forest Legacy...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9602 is a new rule that lets states pick certain groups to take care of special forest lands to keep them safe and healthy. If these groups don't do a good job, the land can be given back to the state or another group.
S. 5205 — To modify the boundaries of the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,144
S. 5205 aims to expand the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge by modifying its boundaries to include approximately 5,658 additional acres in California. The bill encourages land acquisition from willing sellers, including land, water, and conservation easements, without...
Simple Explanation
S. 5205 is about adding more land to a special nature area in California called the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. It involves buying extra land to help protect animals and plants without forcing anyone to sell, and makes sure people can enjoy activities like hiking and fishing there.

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