Biden-⁠Harris Administration Launches $1 Billion America the Beautiful Challenge to Support and Accelerate Locally Led Conservation and Restoration Projects

US Dept. of Interior 

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The Biden-Harris administration launched a $1 billion America the Beautiful Challenge that will leverage federal conservation and restoration investments with private and philanthropic contributions to accelerate land, water and wildlife conservation efforts across the country. The challenge is anchored by an initial commitment of $440 million of federal resources, including $375 million from the Department of the Interior in Ecosystem Restoration funds for states, Tribes and territories from the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program, administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, will support locally led ecosystem restoration projects that invest in watershed restoration, resilience, equitable access, workforce development, corridors and connectivity, and collaborative conservation.

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