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Biden-Harris Administration Outlines “America the Beautiful” Initiative | USDA
Biden-Harris Administration Outlines “America the Beautiful” Initiative | USDA
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2021 – Today the Biden-Harris administration outlined a vision for how the United States can work collaboratively to conserve and restore the lands, waters, and wildlife that support and sustain the nation. The recommendations are contained in a report released today (PDF, 540 KB) outlining a locally led and voluntary nationwide conservation goal to conserve 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030.
·usda.gov·
Biden-Harris Administration Outlines “America the Beautiful” Initiative | USDA
A Colorado county provides a model for saving the West’s open spaces — High Country News – Know the West
A Colorado county provides a model for saving the West’s open spaces — High Country News – Know the West
“The fact that they were willing to do a sales tax that would dedicate funding to try to keep these ranches working, I think that’s pretty amazing. I think it’s something that could be duplicated throughout the state,” said Kelly, whose land was originally homesteaded in the 1870s.
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A Colorado county provides a model for saving the West’s open spaces — High Country News – Know the West