National Wildlife Federation Applauds Senate Committee Support of Senator Crapo’s Endangered Species Recovery Act

"Legislation represents future of conservation in America"

September 21, 2007 -- Statement by John Kostyack, director of Wildlife Conservation Campaigns at the National Wildlife Federation, regarding the successful committee passage of S. 700, which creates new tax incentives to encourage private landowners to protect endangered species on their lands:

Washington, DC – “Today, the Senate Finance Committee stepped up to improve protections for America’s endangered plants, fish and wildlife. By passing Senator Crapo’s (R-ID) Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2007 and sending it to the full Senate for consideration, the committee has demonstrated that this Congress is ready to implement common sense solutions that meet the needs of people and wildlife.

“This legislation represents the future of conservation in America by encouraging collaboration and focusing on results. Whether it is a farmer in Arkansas, a family forest owner in Maine or a rancher in Idaho, landowners across the country will benefit from these incentives.

“We applaud Senator Crapo and the bill’s cosponsors for supporting a solution that is a win-win for wildlife and landowners.

“The National Wildlife Federation has been advocating for landowner incentives for many years. We hope the estimated $435 million to be provided annually to landowners by this bill will usher in a new era of landowner stewardship to protect imperiled plants, fish and wildlife.

“This innovative approach to species conservation offers up a carrot to landowners who take voluntary measures to protect threatened and endangered species on their property.

“If passed into law, this bill will help safeguard America’s wildlife legacy for future generations.”

Source: National Wildlife Federation

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