Land and Water Conservation Fund
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The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) supports acquisition, development and conservation easements of our nation's most precious lands and waters. The LWCF contains two programs: federal acquisitions and state grants. The federal projects are administered through four federal agencies – the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Forest Service – supporting land acquisitions for the country's most treasured and endangered areas. These projects help us protect the most valuable areas in Washington. |
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| Areas like Mount Rainier and Olympic Nation Parks, Skagit Wild and Scenic River, Snoqualimie National Forest and Willapa National Wildlife Refuge are what make Washington an amazing place to live, work, and play. | |
UPDATE: President's budget includes $450 million for LWCF |
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The President's budget, released in early February, requests $450 million for LWCF. While far from the aspirational request for full funding at $900 million last year, this is a boost for the program. The President’s budget is only a proposal to Congress. Now, it falls on Congress to implement the budget. If Congress agrees with the President's request, the following Washington projects will be funded:
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Please take time to contact your Senators and Representative to ask them to protect these irreplaceable lands today.
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For more questions about the campaign or how to get funding for projects in your area, join our mailing list or give us a call at 206-748-0082.
Campaigns
Help save LWCF in 2012!
Email your Senators and Representative
FY 2012 Campaign
FY 2011 Campaign
Talking Points for LWCF
LWCF Benefits in Washington (7.5 Mb PDF)
2012 LWCF Ranked List
Ranked list of state and local projects
List of federal projects
News and Updates
Our Letters to Senators Cantwell and Murray
Letter to Senator Cantwell (PDF)
Letter to Senator Murray (PDF)
Economic Benefits of LWCF
Economic Benefits of LWCF (TPL Study)
Letter to President Obama from Economists
About the Coalition
Board of Directors
How the Coalition Works
For more information visit the LWCF Coalition website.
