Administrative
Alabama
Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy
The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries is in the process of preparing its Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy.
Alaska
Conservation Wildlife Conservation Strategy
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is preparing its Conservation Wildlife Conservation Strategy which the department “intends to emphasize species that are not commercially or recreationally hunted, trapped, or fished, or populations about which we have specific conservation concerns.”
Arizona
Arizona Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy
Arizona Game and Fish Department is developing a “Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy.”
Arkansas
Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is working on the state’s Comprehensive and Wildlife Conservation Strategy
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
California
The California Department of Fish and Game have initiated efforts to develop their “Wildlife Diversity Project.”
Connecticut
Conservation Efforts
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, Wildlife Division is preparing the state’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy.
Florida
Florida’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is developing the state’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy.
Georgia
Georgia Land Conservation Partnership
The Governor’s Advisory Council for the Georgia Land Conservation Partnership was created on December 30, 2003 by Executive Order. The Council is to oversee the development of Georgia’s first comprehensive, statewide land conservation plan.
The plan is to consist of:
- “State acquisition of large, strategic parcels of land, including fee or less than fee interests;
- State grants to counties and cities for greenspace acquisition and protection; and
- State support and incentives to increase land conservation by private landowners, land trusts, and philanthropic organizations.”
Given that much of the land near Georgia’s military installations provides conservation benefits it is likely that this plan under development will have benefit to the military. The Council’s report and recommendations are due to the Governor by August 31, 2004.
Georgia Land Conservation Partnership
The Wildlife Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has begun efforts to “develop a comprehensive plan for conserving Georgia’s wildlife.”
Hawaii
Support For Navy Lease and Agricultural Buffer
HR 116, 2004 demonstrates the House’s support for the Navy’s request for a “long-term lease of approximately 270 acres of coral based state land” and a restrictive easement for adjacent state lands near the Pacific Missile Range Facility. The House further “(u)rges the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) to support the Navy’s request.”
Idaho
Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Plan
Idaho Fish and Game is preparing their Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Plan.
Illinois
State leadership is working with their Congressional delegation to communicate the importance of Illinois’ military bases and hired a consulting company to assist.
GOVERNOR BLAGOJEVICH ONCE AGAIN TRAVELS TO WASHINGTON, DC TO FIGHT FOR ILLINOIS’ MILITARY BASES
Iowa
Conservation Efforts
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Diversity Program is preparing the state’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy.
Kentucky
Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs
Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy
Information on Kentucky’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy is available on the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources website
Maine
The Maine State Planning Office document titled, “The Maine Economy: Year-End Review and Outlook 2003” recognizes the economic contribution of the state’s military bases.
Maryland
Maryland’s Wildlife Diversity Conservation Plan
Maryland Department of Natural Resources is working on Maryland’s Wildlife Diversity Conservation Plan.
Md. Bus. and Econ. Dev. Code Ann. Section 5-106 (SB 858, 2004) requires the Secretary of Business and Economic Development to designate a single point of contact within the department for issues relating to base closure or realignment. This bill reflects one of the recommendations from the Maryland Military Strategic Planning Council
Maryland Military Installation Strategic Planning Council
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Military Reservation Lease Extensions
In 2003, the Governor signed the 25-year lease extension to the Massachusetts Military Reservation Army and Air Force.
Missouri
The Missouri Department of Conservation is preparing the state’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy.
Michigan
Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Plan
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is preparing Michigan’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Plan.
Minnesota
Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Plan
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is developing its Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Plan.
Mississippi
Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy
Mississippi’s Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is preparing the state’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Plan.
Montana
Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Plan
Montana’s Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks is preparing the state’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Plan.
Nebraska
Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Plan
In 2003, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission “launched the Nebraska Natural Legacy Project” to fulfill the Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Plan.
New Hampshire
Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Plan
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is “working together with partners in the conservation community to create the state’s first Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan.”
New Mexico
New Mexico’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is preparing their Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy
New York
- The Division of Fish, Wildlife & Marine Resources is working on their Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Plan.
- In 1993, the New York State Environmental Protected Fund was established to provide “mechanisms for open space conservation and land acquisition.” This is funded from a portion of revenue from the New York State Bluebird License Plate.
North Carolina
N.C. Gen. Stat. ร 63-90 – ร 63-92 (SB 260, 1987) requires that the Division of Aviation of the Department of Transportation shall provide to the General Assembly or the Joint Legislative Commission on Government Operations “all applications to the Federal Aviation Administration and all proposed rule changes by the Federal Aviation Administration for the creation of or changes in special use airspaces, including military operation areas and restricted areas for aircraft operation over North Carolina during the period for public comment.” The General Assembly or the Joint Legislative Commission on Government Operations shall notify the Federal Aviation Administration of the state’s official position on the pending application or rule change.
North Carolina Military Summit
In 2003, the Governor and Lieutenant Governor held a North Carolina Military Summit to educate leaders on the economic importance of the state’s military and the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Act.
North Dakota
Conservation Efforts
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is preparing the state’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy.
Ohio
Ohio Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy
Ohio is working on its Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy
Oklahoma has commenced its Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy to address conservation issues.
Oregon
Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Plan
Oregon’s Department of Fish and Wildlife is preparing their Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy which will “provide a non-regulatory, statewide approach to species and habitat conservation in Oregon.”
Pennsylvania
Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Plan
The Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission are partnering to prepare the state’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Plan.
Rhode Island
Comprehensive Efforts
- Rhode Island’s Division of Fish and wildlife is preparing the state’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Plan.
- In 2000, voters approved $23.5 million for open space acquisition. This measure was referred by the legislature through Article 5 of H 7862 (Chapter 55, 2000).
South Carolina
South Carolina’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is drafting its comprehensive wildlife conservation plan.
South Dakota
Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Plan
The South Dakota Division of Wildlife is coordinating the state’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Plan.
Tennessee
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is preparing the state’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy.
Texas
The Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) Department developed the 2002 ” Land and Water Resources Conservation and Recreation Plan ” which will ” guide the Department over the next ten years in conserving natural resources and providing public access to the outdoors.” This plan was directed by the 77th Legislature through SB 305. The department in 1999, helped to form the Texas Land Trust Council to “serve as a support association for all land trust organizations in Texas.” The department is currently working on its Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy.
Texas Conservation Plans – SB 305
Texas Conservation Plans – 2015 Land and Water Resources Conservation and Recreation Plan
Utah
- SCR 3, 2004 expresses the support and appreciation that the Legislature and the Governor have for Hill Air Force Base. Resolution informs that the state of Utah has “spent over $12 million to secure and protect the air space around Hill Air Force Base and another $2 million for an emergency landing strip.”
- HCR 14, 2004 affirms that the Legislature and Governor recognize the contributions of Dugway Proving Ground, Tooele Army Depot, Deseret Chemical Depot, Utah National Guard, and the United States Military Reserves.
Virginia
Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries is developing a “comprehensive strategy for managing wildlife in Virginia.”
Vermont
Conservation Efforts
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is leading the development of Vermont’s CWCS which will address the needs of all wildlife in the state and grow from collaboration with conservation partners across the state.
Washington
Statewide Strategy for Land Acquisitions and Disposal
SSB 6242, 2004 requires the interagency for outdoor recreation to submit a report to the Legislature and the Governor by June 30, 2005. This report shall include a recommended statewide strategy for coordination of future habitat and recreational land acquisitions.
Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is developing a Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy “with the intention to create a dynamic vision for the protection of Washington’s species and habitats in greatest need of conservation.”
Washington Biodiversity Council
In March 2004, the Governor through Executive Order 04-02 established the Washington Biodiversity Council which sunsets December 31, 2007. The Council is to submit a strategy to the Governor and the Legislature addressing such items as:
- 30 year plan that will enable Washington to “sustainably protect its biodiversity heritage.”
- Assess existing and potential landowner stewardship incentive programs.
- Develop a website to convey information on Washington’s biodiversity.
This executive order responds to one of the recommendations from the “Washington Biodiversity Conservation Strategy Report” which was required by ESSB 6400.
West Virginia
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is preparing the state’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy.
Wisconsin
Conservation Efforts
- The Divisions of Land, Forestry, Water, and Enforcement and Science are preparing the state’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Plan.
- In 1989, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund was established by the Legislature. On an annual basis the program has authority to spend $60 million, funded with general obligation bonds. To date, more than 250,000 acres have been protected. The program’s stewardship has five major components:
- Land and easement acquisition for both conservation and recreation,
- Local assistance grants that support “nature-based outdoor recreation,”
- Property development on state lands,
- Conservation of Baraboo Hills and
- Acquisition of blufflands along the Great Lakes.
Wyoming
Conservation Efforts
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is preparing the state’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy.