land and water conservation fund
Posted Jul 24, 2020, 10:39 am
Allison Stevens & Jacob Fischler/Arizona Mirror
Major environmental legislation sailed through Congress Wednesday while the nation’s political leaders were stuck in intense negotiations over the contours of a fifth coronavirus relief package.... Read more»
Posted Feb 15, 2019, 2:31 pm
Andrew Howard
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The U.S. Senate approved a sweeping public lands bill that will secure millions of dollars for Arizona's federally protected lands.... Read more»
Posted Sep 29, 2018, 5:44 pm
Chris McCrory
/Cronkite News
In Arizona, which relies on tourism dollars to boost its economy, the Land and Water Conservation Fund is a windfall for cash-strapped recreational areas — about $235 million to the state over the past 53 years. But the federal fund expires on Sunday, and a reauthorization backed by Rep. Grijalva hasn't passed Congress.... Read more»