Land and Water Conservation Fund Expires

n Sept. 30th, the three year temporary extension of the Land and Water Conservation Fund ended, resulting in the expiration of the landmark 1964 commitment to preserving recreational wilderness spaces.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund was created by Congress in 1964 to ensure public access to national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and other outdoor recreational areas. This funding was to be made available by way of royalties paid by energy companies as well as through grants. ...

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