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Georgia House of Rrepresentatives Took Your Land Conservation Funding! Ask the Senate to Restore It
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Tell your Senator and other state leadership to help protect our natural heritage, our hunting and fishing opportunities and recreational areas by restoring the full $35 million recommended by Governor Perdue to the FY09 budget.
In his 2009 proposed budget, Governor Perdue requested $35 million for the state's land conservation program. Unfortunately, the Georgia House of Representatives removed $25 million from our much needed land conservation funding from the FY2009 budget to only $10 million. As the Senate will consider this budget soon, it is imperative that our senators restore the $25 million back to the full recommended $35 million for the Georgia Land Conservation Program. This money is needed to secure more land, the primary asset benefiting hunters, anglers and all Georgians.
Not restoring this funding will undercut ongoing conservation planning and could discourage local governments from initiating their own local conservation actions Supporting the replacement of $25 million will restore hope for the Land Conservation Program and give local governments and conservation organizations a tool to help conserve vital wildlife habitat and provide future generations of Georgians hunting, fishing and recreational opportunities.
Hunting and Fishing are thriving industries in our state, generating millions of dollars in our local economies. Without land and water for hunting, fishing, boating, camping and hiking and clean rivers for fishing, this booming economy will undoubtedly suffer.
Strongly urge your state senators and all state legislators and leadership to restore the full $35 million allocation to the 2009 budget.
Tell your Senator and other state leadership to help protect our natural heritage, our hunting and fishing opportunities and recreational areas by restoring the full $35 million recommended by Governor Perdue to the FY09 budget.
Contact your Senator and remind other state leaders today!
Your message will be sent to each of the following targets:
Lt. Governor Casey Cagle
Governor
Your State Representative
Your State Senator
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Restore Land Conservation Funding to full $35 Million to Benefit Georgia Sportsmen
Dear Lt. Governor Cagle
To the great disappointment of Georgia Sportsmen, we have learned the Georgia House of Representatives has removed $25 million of the recommended $35 million in the FY 2009 budget for the Georgia Land Conservation Program. As a Georgia Sportsman, I respectfully request your assistance in restoring this vital Land Conservation Funding to the full $35 million.
The funding recommended by the Governor for conservation lands is now in jeopardy. Last year we witnessed a great conservation commitment made by the General Assembly through its support of full funding, $50 million, for the Land Conservation Program. Just last December, the Governor announced a state investment of $35 million dollars to protect 20,000 acres of wildlife habitat, and access for hunters and anglers, in Paulding, Decatur, and McIntosh Counties valued at more than $93 million. This state investment will benefit my family, the Georgia economy and future generations of Georgians and their quality of life.
I respectfully request that you use your influence and do the right thing for Georgians by restoring the full $35 million for the Georgian Land Conservation Program. We need you to stand tough on this funding issue, stand strong for Georgias hunters and anglers, support our strong and vibrant hunting and fishing economy, stand for what is right for future generations, stand with me in supporting the full $35 million Land Conservation Program funds.
Thank you for your service in the General Assembly and thank you for supporting Georgias hunting and fishing traditions.
Sincerely,
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