Shaheen Hosts Call with NH Environmental Leaders as Bill to Permanently Fund LWCF is Considered

Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) hosted a conference call with New Hampshire environmental and conservation stakeholders on the Great American Outdoors Act, Shaheen-cosponsored legislation scheduled to be voted on by the Senate this week that will provide permanent and full funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and address the deferred maintenance backlog on public lands. This legislation will help preserve and maintain critical lands for national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and recreational areas in New Hampshire and across the country. During the call, Shaheen heard from stakeholders on the critical impact LWCF funds have had in support of conservation projects throughout New Hampshire, and the need to address the $43 million maintenance backlog present on federal public lands in the State. Shaheen highlighted her longstanding efforts to permanently reauthorize and fund LWCF and iterated her strong support for the legislation.