Congress Approves Bill for Duck Stamp to Provide More Habitat Conservation

 Reprinted from the American Bird Conservancy

The Senate unanimously approved a House-passed bill, H.R. 5069, to increase the price of Duck Stamps from $15 to $25.  The President will soon sign the bill into law.  Dan Ashe, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service stated: “On behalf of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, I commend the U.S. Senate for approving an increase in the price of the Federal Duck Stamp today. I want to thank the bill’s sponsors, congressional leaders and millions of hunters and other conservationists for purchasing Duck Stamps and contributing to the preservation of habitat that all Americans can enjoy for generations to come.”

“At a time when millions of acres of wildlife habitat are at risk of being lost forever, congressional approval of this bipartisan legislation is a critical boost for wetlands conservation. By restoring the lost purchasing power of the Federal Duck Stamp, this legislation will give us the opportunity to work with thousands of additional landowners across the nation to maintain vital habitat for waterfowl, grassland birds and hundreds of other native species.”

Congratulations from ABC to all who worked to pass this wildlife conservation bill in a very difficult legislative climate.