A coalition of 52 conservation groups wants the Trump administration to preserve citizens’ access to public lands and improve the government’s relationship with private landowners while protecting the wildlife and natural resources on those lands.
The American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP) presented its recommendations during a Jan. 22 press conference at the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show in Las Vegas.
Since its founding in 2000, AWCP has issued recommendations to presidents and Congress every four years.
The latest list includes improving funding for conservation programs, expanding and preserving public access, and coordinating public and private wildlife conservation efforts….