Tell Congress to fully, permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund.TAKE ACTION
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John,

Found in lake regions of the northern United States, loons are perhaps best
known for their distinctive calls that many believe signal the beginning of
summer.

Unfortunately, mercury and lead in the environment, acid rain, fluctuating water
levels, botulism epidemics, and oil spills have all played a role in their
declining numbers across the last 20 years. But Congress can help wildlife like this treasured aquatic bird by fully
funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which provides money for all 50
states to restore and establish wildlife refuges and wildlife-friendly parks.

Urge Congress to pass legislation to permanently and fully fund the vital Land
and Water Conservation Fund.
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TAKE ACTION
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Congress created the Land and Water Conservation Fund 55 years ago to protect
our public lands and wildlife. Over the years, it has become America’s most successful conservation program,
helping to create or maintain outdoor spaces in nearly every county in America.
From the shores of Minnesota’s Lake Vermilion to New Hampshire and Maine’s
Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge to New York’s Moreau Lake State Park, loons
have seen their habitat restored and protected. And earlier this year, because of wildlife advocates like you, Congress
overwhelmingly voted to permanently reauthorize this crucial conservation
program .

Now, Congress needs to take the next step for land, water and wildlife—because
without full funding, the Land and Water Conservation Fund cannot reach its full
potential. Tell Congress to invest in our public lands today.
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Because of its long lifespan, the common loon is a good indicator species: a
healthy loon population signifies a healthy habitat. Wildlife refuges—along with
local, state and national parks—often provide the best habitat for the common
loon to thrive. The Land and Water Conservation Fund is responsible for
thousands of such parks and wildlife refuges all across the nation. Without
permanent full funding, many conservation projects remain underfunded or never
leave the drafting table. Permanent full funding would make those conservation dreams a reality.

Urge your lawmakers to fight for permanent full funding of the Land and Water
Conservation Fund to protect our cherished wildlife.
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As always, thank you so much for your continued support of our wildlife and
outdoor heritage.

Sincerely,

Tracy Stone-Manning
Senior Advisor, Public Lands
National Wildlife Federation Action Fund

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