Concerned citizens demonstrating their support for an issue
ADVOCACY=
91 Participants (22 states)
States Participating in the 2014 TWW Fly-in colored in blue
Why a Fly-in?
• Demonstrate Need & Support for the Program
• Direct Delivery of Information-Avoid the Spam Folder
• Maintain/Build Lasting Relationships with MOC/Staff
• A Coalition in Action
Hill Meetings
1. BE on-time & respective of time
2. BE yourself (friendly, informative & honest)
3. BE a good listener
4. BE prepared
5. BE adaptable
6. BE grateful
Budget
Budget
Murray & Ryan Budget Agreement
Mostly eliminated sequestration
Set FY14 & FY15 spending levels
FY15 (+$2B)
Deficit
Other Facts
Wildlife Diversity Programs
10% of agency budgets available to conserve >90% of species
States estimate they will need on average of $9.0-$26M more
The State & Tribal Wildlife Grants program supports 1,520 jobs and contributes $181M in total economic output
State Wildlife Grants
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Fiscal Year
Our ASK
Maintain the Highest Funding Level for State & Tribal Wildlife Grants in FY15
FY14=$58.7MFY10=$90.0M
-35%
The WHAT
CORE program for preventing federal endangered species listings
Used to address 12,000 species
Directly supports State Wildlife Action Plans
Non-regulatory, voluntary & incentive-based
State & Tribal Wildlife Grants Program…
The WHY
Has reduced federal ESA listings Is addressing invasive species & disease
issues Can support environmental reviews Funds revision & implementation of State
Wildlife Action Plans Used to conserve fish & wildlife on tribal
lands Helps states prepare for & address climate
change
State & Tribal Wildlife Grants Program…
The JOBS
Contributes $181M in total economic input
Supports 28 jobs per $1M (twice as many jobs as road and bridge construction)
Other economic Stats Outdoor Industry Association-$646 billion in consumer spending
and 6.1 million direct jobs USFWS-90.1 million participants; $145 billion expenditures
State & Tribal Wildlife Grants Program…
The SUPPORT
Supported by every State Fish & Wildlife Agency
Supported by >148 members of Congress
Supported by the 6,413 organizations of the Teaming With Wildlife coalition
State & Tribal Wildlife Grants Program…
The WORDS
State & Tribal Wildlife Grants Program…
AccountableFlexible & Proactive
SuccessfulSmart
Investment
$ More $ Funding
The Action
Sign Dear Colleague Letter (?)
Make a Programmatic Request House deadline April 4th
Senate (?)
Speak to Appropriators
State & Tribal Wildlife Grants Program…
Our ASK
Maintain the Highest Funding Level for State & Tribal Wildlife Grants in FY15
FY14=$58.7MFY10=$90.0M
-35%
Questions