Friday, March 9, 2012

Rural Schools / Working Lands for Wildlife

Missoulian: Senate OKs extension for programs that aid Montana counties, schools

S.AMDT.1825 To reauthorize for 1 year the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 and to provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program for 1 year, and for other purposes.
S.1813: MAP-21

Missoulian: $33M federal program to pay rural landowners to boost endangered species

USDA and Interior Announce Wildlife Conservation Efforts to Support Local Economies and Preserve Farm and Ranch Traditions
“Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced a new $33 million partnership with farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to use innovative approaches to restore and protect the habitats for wildlife, including seven at-risk species and other vulnerable game species.”
Working Lands for Wildlife

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