Commission Approves $24 Million For Wetlands In 17 States
The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, chaired by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, approved nearly $24 million in grants to conserve or restore more than 134,000 acres of wetlands in 17 states. The release of funds impacting upland habitats for waterfowl and shorebirds was announced in a press release last month. The grants will be made through the North