**TESTIMONY OF**

**DAVID NOMSEN, PHEASANTS FOREVER**

**BARTON JAMES, DUCKS UNLIMITED**

**JEN MOCK SCHAEFFER, ASSOCIATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES**

**PRESENTED BY:**

**DAVID NOMSEN, PHEASANTS FOREVER**

**REPRESENTING THE VIEWS OF:**

**AGRICULTURE AND WILDLIFE WORKING GROUP**

**AND THE**

**AMERICAN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PARTNERS**

**BEFORE THE**

**SUBCOMMITTEE ON CONSERVATION, CREDIT, ENERGY, AND RESEARCH**

**COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE**

**U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES**

**ON**

**2007 FARM BILL CONSERVATION PROGRAMS**

**APRIL 19, 2007**

**LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING**

**WASHINGTON, DC**

Mr. Chairman, members of the Committee, my name is Dave Nomsen. I am the
Vice-president of Governmental Affairs for St. Paul, MN based Pheasants
Forever (PF) and Quail Forever. In my role with PF I serve as co-chair
for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) led
Agriculture and Wildlife Working Group (AWWG), as well as the current
Vice-chairman of the American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP). I
am joined here today by my two fellow co-chairs Jen Mock Schaeffer from
the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, and Bart James from Ducks
Unlimited of the AWWG to offer recommendations on the 2007 Farm Bill
conservation programs on behalf of these two large coalitions.
Collectively, our members and supporters represent a sizable
cross-section of our nation's citizenry, and we appreciate the increased
role and importance of conservation in agriculture and its role in
private land stewardship that has led to consensus and partnerships
among government and private interests, including farm and commodity
groups, individual farmers and ranchers, and hunters and anglers.

Over the past two years AWWG partners made up of 16 of our country's
leading hunting, fishing, and conservation organizations outlined goals
and made deliberations about the future of agriculture conservation
programs. We received input from America's farmers, ranchers, foresters,
US Department of Agriculture personnel, Congressional staff, and
resource professionals with state and federal agencies. As a result of
this effort, participating organizations in AWWG reached consensus on a
set of recommendations, and released a report entitled *Growing
Conservation in the Farm Bill*. Organizations represented by the AWWG
include:

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies \* American Sportfisheries
Association \* Ducks Unlimited \* Izaak Walton League of America \* Max
McGraw Wildlife Foundation \* North American Grouse Partnership \*
National Wildlife Federation \* Pheasants Forever \* Quail Forever \*
Quail Unlimited \* Ruffed Grouse Society \* The Nature Conservancy \*
The Wildlife Society \* Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership \*
Trout Unlimited \* Wildlife Management Institute

AWCP is a coalition of our nation's leading wildlife conservation and
hunting organizations. 36 AWCP member organizations have reached
consensus on recommendations for 2007 Farm Bill conservation programs.
These recommendations are complementary to those presented by the AWWG
and were recently communicated to Chairman Peterson and Ranking Member
Goodlatte. As you can see, the vast majority of our nation's wildlife
conservation and sporting organizations signed this correspondence
supporting a comprehensive array of conservation policies and programs
as part of the 2007 Farm Bill.

Archery Trade Association ∙ Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies ∙

Bear Trust International ∙ Boone and Crockett Club ∙ Bowhunting
Preservation Alliance ∙

Campfire Club of America ∙ Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation ∙

Conservation Force ∙ Dallas Safari Club ∙ Delta Waterfowl ∙

Ducks Unlimited ∙ Foundation of North American Wild Sheep ∙

Houston Safari Club ∙ Izaak Walton League of America ∙ Mule Deer
Foundation ∙

North American Bear Foundation ∙ North American Grouse Partnership ∙

National Rifle Association ∙ National Shooting Sports Foundation ∙

National Trappers Association ∙ National Wild Turkey Federation ∙

Orion The Hunters' Institute ∙ Pheasants Forever ∙ Pope and Young Club ∙

Quail Forever ∙ Quail Unlimited ∙ Quality Deer Management Association ∙

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation ∙ Ruffed Grouse Society ∙

Safari Club International ∙ Texas Wildlife Association ∙

The Wildlife Society ∙ Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership ∙

US Sportsmen's Alliance ∙ Wildlife Forever ∙

Wildlife Management Institute

April 6, 2007

The Honorable Collin C. Peterson

Chairman

House Committee on Agriculture

1301 Longworth House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

The Honorable Bob Goodlatte

Ranking Member

House Committee on Agriculture

1301 Longworth House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

Dear Chairman Peterson and Ranking Member Goodlatte:

The following organizations offer these recommendations as top
priorities for inclusion in the conservation title of the 2007 Farm
Bill. We are all members of the American Wildlife Conservation Partners
(AWCP) and collectively we represent millions of our Nation's sportsmen
and sportswomen. Farm Bill conservation programs represent the
opportunity to properly manage lands for soil, water, and wildlife
resources. We appreciate the Committee's long history of support for
conservation programs which benefit wildlife, and we are mindful of the
unprecedented competition for dollars as you develop this farm bill.
With this in mind, the organizations listed below would appreciate your
consideration of these priorities should funding resources allow:

> **American Wildlife Conservation Partners**
>
> **Conservation Priorities for the 2007 Farm Bill**

-   **Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)** -- Reauthorize USDA's most
    successful conservation program and ensure the competitive viability
    of the program. Overall CRP acreage should expand to 45 million
    acres.

-   **Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP)** - Increase America's number one
    wetlands restoration program to 300,000 acres per year to improve
    wetlands conservation, mitigate wetlands loss, provide migratory
    bird and fisheries habitat and improve water quality.

-   **Grasslands Reserve Program (GRP) -** Increase GRP to 2 million
    acres per year. Require that a minimum of 60 percent of the
    agreements are long term easements of 30 years or more. Provide
    incentives for large tract non cropland native grasslands.

-   **Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP)** - Gradually increase
    the WHIP funding from \$100 million to \$300 million over the course
    of the 2007 Farm Bill with a significant portion of new funds
    targeted for aquatic restoration activities, including instream
    habitat improvement projects. Enhance conservation partnerships and
    program benefits by incorporating the assistance of states,
    municipalities and non-government organizations to deliver and
    manage WHIP.

-   **Access --** Include a provision based upon "Open Fields"
    legislation, S. 548/H.R. 1351 in 109^th^ Congress, to provide \$20
    million per year in grants to fund state-managed voluntary access
    programs. Program funds shall be used to enhance wildlife management
    and improve recreational opportunities on land enrolled in farm bill
    conservation programs.

-   **Forestry** - Increase technical, education, and outreach to forest
    landowners through existing programs such as the Forest Stewardship
    Program and others. In the 2002 Farm Bill, Congress provided \$100
    million for cost-sharing of forest management practices on private
    lands and promote long-term healthy forest ecosystems. We urge the
    Committee to, at a minimum, support restoring this funding in the
    upcoming Farm Bill. This will enhance management for fish and
    wildlife habitat, water quality, recreation and timber production.
    Increase funding for the Healthy Forests Reserve Program and modify
    HFRP to include options for permanent easements.

-   **Conservation Security Program (CSP) --** Reauthorize CSP and
    ensure it provides increased measurable and consistent benefits for
    fish and wildlife conservation. CSP should require fish and wildlife
    habitat improvement components for all program tiers and require
    that NRCS engage federal and state fish and wildlife agencies and
    non-government conservation organizations when developing fish and
    wildlife and habitat criteria and assessments. CSP should enhance
    other USDA conservation programs and not replace or reduce their
    funding.

-   **Farm and Ranchland Protection Program (FRPP) --** Reauthorize at
    \$300 million per year. Allow transfer of water rights on enrolled
    land consistent with state law. Allow landowners the right to
    prohibit non cropland conversion on land subject to the easement.

-   **Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) --** Reauthorize
    EQIP, increase allocation percentages for fish and wildlife
    practices, and increase opportunities for private forestland owners.

-   **Biofuels** **and Renewable Energy**. Research and development
    funding should promote the next generation of biofuels and renewable
    energy technology based on sustainable polycultures that are
    consistent with fish, wildlife, soil, nutrient management and water
    conservation goals. Taxpayer investment in conservation and wildlife
    gains accomplished during the past 20 years under farm bill
    conservation programs should not be sacrificed or diminished.

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-   **"Sodsaver" or Non-cropland Conversion --** Any land that does not
    meet the definition of cropland, as determined by the USDA/Farm
    Service Agency, converted from non cropland status to cropland
    should be made ineligible for any federal benefit, including but not
    limited to price and income support payments, crop insurance,
    disaster payments, conservation program enrollment, and FSA farm
    loan benefits. To preserve its identity, non cropland converted to
    cropland shall be reconstituted as a separate farm by FSA.

-   **Conservation Compliance** -- Sodbuster/swampbuster compliance
    should be linked to all federal farm program benefits including crop
    insurance and disaster program eligibility. A farm shall be
    ineligible to receive federal benefits for the year noncompliance is
    discovered. Following year eligibility may be approved if
    noncompliance is rectified and restoration certified within 6 months
    of discovery.

-   **Conservation Performance Measures** -- Identify and authorize
    specific mechanisms for tracking the success of conservation
    measures.

We look forward to working with you toward a strong array of federal
farm conservation programs as part of the 2007 Farm Bill. We
respectfully request your support for the priorities we have outlined.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments.

Archery Trade Association

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies

Bear Trust International

Boone and Crockett Club

Bowhunting Preservation Alliance

Campfire Club of America

Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation

Conservation Force

Dallas Safari Club

Delta Waterfowl

Ducks Unlimited

Foundation of North American Wild Sheep

Houston Safari Club

Izaak Walton League of America

Mule Deer Foundation

North American Bear Foundation

North American Grouse Partnership

National Rifle Association

National Shooting Sports Foundation

National Trappers Association

National Wild Turkey Federation

Orion The Hunters' Institute

Pheasants Forever

Pope and Young Club

Quail Forever

Quail Unlimited

Quality Deer Management Association

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Ruffed Grouse Society

Safari Club International

Texas Wildlife Association

The Wildlife Society

Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

US Sportsmen's Alliance

Wildlife Forever

Wildlife Management Institute

Mr. Chairman, collectively these organizations represent millions of
American's that use, support, and enjoy the vast benefits of federal
farm bill conservation programs. Many of our organizations staff and
volunteer members work hand in hand with farmers, ranchers, and
foresters on wildlife habitat projects and many of those projects
include federal conservation programs. Our members enjoy the tremendous
recreational opportunities that are associated with hunting, fishing,
and other recreation on these lands, and our country benefits
substantially from the investment taxpayers have made in private lands
conservations as well. 82 million US residents participate in these
wildlife-related recreation activities and spend \$108 billion a year
that promote healthy rural economies and development as well as create
jobs (data from the 2001 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and
Wildlife-Associated Recreation by the USFWS).

On behalf of the AWWG, AWCP, and my fellow co-chairs we thank you for
the opportunity to share with you our collective desires for the future
of conservation. We look forward to working with you and the other
members of the Committee to develop and support a comprehensive array of
strong conservation policies and programs in conjunction with the 2007
Farm Bill that will continue and build on the legacy and framework of
federal policies and programs supporting natural resource conservation
that has been started. Thank you for the opportunity to testify here
today.

**Committee on Agriculture**

**U.S. House of Representatives**

**Information Required From Non-governmental Witnesses**

**House rules require non-governmental witnesses to provide their resume
or biographical sketch prior to testifying. If you do not have a resume
or biographical sketch available, please complete this form.**

**1. Name:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_[David E.
Nomsen]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**2. BusinessAddress:\_\_\_[Pheasants Forever,
Inc.]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_[2660 Deer Run
NW]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_[Garfield, MN
56332]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**3. Business Phone
Number:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_[320.834.3076]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**4. Organization you represent: \_\_\_\_\_[Pheasants Forever,
Inc.]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**5. Please list any occupational, employment, or work-related
experience you have which**

**add to your qualification to provide testimony before the Committee:**

**I have administered all aspects of Pheasants Forever efforts related
to legislation/administration**

**of federal farm conservation programs contained in the 1996 and 2002
federal Farm Bills. I currently**

**serve as a member of the North American Wetlands Conservation Council.
I am the vice-chairman of**

**the American Wildlife Conservation Partners and co-chair of the
Agriculture and Wildlife Working Group.**

**6. Please list any special training, education, or professional
experience you have which**

**add to your qualifications to provide testimony before the
Committee:**

**\_\_\_\_MS Degree in Wildlife Management from South Dakota State
University, Brookings\_**

**\_\_\_\_[Certified Wildlife Biologist, The Wildlife
Society]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**7. If you are appearing on behalf of an organization, please list the
capacity in which you are**

**representing that organization, including any offices or elected
positions you hold:**

**\_\_\_\_[Vice-president of Governmental Affairs, Pheasants Forever,
Inc.]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

> **PLEASE ATTACH THIS FORM OR YOUR BIOGRAPHY TO EACH COPY OF
> TESTIMONY.**

Committee on Agriculture

U.S. House of Representatives

Required Witness Disclosure Form

**House Rules\* require nongovernmental witnesses to disclose the amount
and source of Federal grants received since October 1, 2004.**

# Name: \_\_[David E. Nomsen]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

# Address: [2660 Deer Run NW Garfield, MN 56332]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

# Telephone: \_\_\_\_[320.491.9163]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

## Organization you represent (if any): \_\_\_[Pheasants Forever, Inc.]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

1\. Please list any federal grants or contracts (including subgrants and
subcontracts) [you]{.underline} have received since October 1, 2004, as
well as the source and the amount of each grant or contract. House Rules
do [NOT]{.underline} require disclosure of federal payments to
individuals, such as Social Security or Medicare benefits, farm program
payments, or assistance to agricultural producers:

Source:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_[none]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Amount:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Source:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Amount:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

2\. If you are appearing on behalf of an organization, please list any
federal grants or contracts (including subgrants and subcontracts) [the
organization]{.underline} has received since October 1, 2004, as well as
the source and the amount of each grant or contract:

Source:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_[see
attached]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Amount:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Source:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Amount:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Please check here if this form is NOT applicable to you:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Signature:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_["/s/ David E.
Nomsen"]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\* Rule XI, clause 2(g)(4) of the U.S. House of Representatives
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statement of proposed testimony shall include a curriculum vitae and a
disclosure of the amount and source (by agency and program) of each
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received during the current fiscal year or either of the two previous
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  **PHEASANTS FOREVER, INC.**                                              

  **FEDERAL GRANTS/CONTRACTS                                               
  RECEIVED**                                                               

  **10/1/2004 - PRESENT**                                                  

                                                                           

                                                            **Contract**   **Contract**

  **Grant or Contract Title/Purpose**  **Federal Funding    **Date**       **Amount**
                                       Agency**                            

                                                                           

  ***[Federal Funds Received Directly                                      
  from Federal                                                             
  Agencies:]{.underline}***                                                

  Wildlife Habitat Extension           Dept of Agriculture  3/26/2004      60,000
  Biologists (SD)                                                          

  Technical Assistance - CRP           Dept of Agriculture  10/19/2004     24,600

  Technical Assistance - CRP           Dept of Agriculture  5/23/2005      18,000

  Wildlife Habitat Extension           Dept of Agriculture  5/31/2005      10,000
  Biologists (SD)                                                          

  Technical Assistance - CCRP & CREP   Dept of Agriculture  9/6/2005       79,722
  Implementation                                                           

  Farm Bill Conservation Technical     Dept of Agriculture  11/14/2005     272,000
  Assistance (OH)                                                          

  Technical Assistance - Farm Bill     Dept of Agriculture  11/22/2005     122,000

  Wildlife Habitat Extension           Dept of Agriculture  12/13/2005     60,000
  Biologists (SD)                                                          

  Conservation Reserve Program         Dept of Agriculture  various        50,000

  Wildlife Habitat Extension           Dept of Agriculture  2/20/2007      77,000
  Biologists (SD)                                                          

  NAWCA - Central MN Grassland Habitat Dept of Interior -   3/12/2004      50,000
  Project                              US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  NAWCA - Transition Zone Grassland    Dept of Interior -   3/12/2004      50,000
                                       US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  NAWCA - Northern Tallgrass Prairie   Dept of Interior -   4/15/2004      1,000,000
  III                                  US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  NAWCA - South Dakota Prarie Coteou   Dept of Interior -   4/27/2004      860,000
                                       US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  NAWCA - Buffalo Ridge Nesting        Dept of Interior -   7/8/2004       50,000
  Habitat                              US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  NAWCA - Foster Mattern Partnership   Dept of Interior -   7/8/2004       16,250
                                       US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  Shoot for Conservation               Dept of Interior -   7/17/2004      9,535
                                       US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  NAWCA - Mud Lake WMA                 Dept of Interior -   7/20/2004      50,000
                                       US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  Fish & Wildlife Habitat Restoration  Dept of Interior -   8/10/2004      150,000
  2                                    US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  NAWCA - Snatch Creek Acquisition     Dept of Interior -   12/9/2004      50,000
  Project                              US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  NAWCA - Prairie Wetland Heritage     Dept of Interior -   2/25/2005      995,000
  Conservation Initiative III          US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  Kirwin WMA Cost-share Agreement      Dept of Interior -   6/6/2005       25,000
                                       US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  Partners for Wildlife Program        Dept of Interior -   8/28/2005      403,000
  Assistance & Mapping                 US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  Shoot for Conservation               Dept of Interior -   9/2/2005       12,700
                                       US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  NAWCA - Rabbit River Restoration     Dept of Interior -   9/26/2005      50,000
                                       US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  NAWCA - Heron Lake Watershed Project Dept of Interior -   11/9/2005      50,000
                                       US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  NAWCA - Lower Minnesota Valley       Dept of Interior -   4/5/2006       1,000,000
                                       US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  NAWCA - Black Gold Nesting Habitat   Dept of Interior -   7/24/2006      50,000
  Enhancement Project                  US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  NAWCA - Willow River / Kinnickinnick Dept of Interior -   7/24/2006      50,000
  State Parks Nesting Habitat Enhance. US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  Developing Lessons in a Land Ethic - Dept of Interior -   9/8/2006       24,625
  LEP                                  US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  NAWCA - Border Prairie Wetlands      Dept of Interior -   9/18/2006      1,000,000
                                       US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

  NAWCA - Rainwater Basin Habitat      Dept of Interior -   4/9/2007       1,000,000
  Conservation II                      US Fish & Wildlife                  
                                       Service                             

                                                                           

  **Subtotal**                                                             \$ 7,719,432
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  ***[Federal Funds Received through                                          
  Non-federal                                                                 
  Agencies/Organizations:]{.underline}***                                     

                                                                              

  NAWCA - South Central Wisconsin Prairie   Dept of Interior -   1/13/2004    80,000
  Pothole Initiative II                     US Fish & Wildlife                
                                            Service                           

  NAWCA - Wisconsin NW Pothole Habitat      Dept of Interior -   9/8/2004     57,000
  Initiative IV                             US Fish & Wildlife                
                                            Service                           

  NAWCA - Winnebago System-Rush Lake        Dept of Interior -   5/9/2005     50,000
  Initiative                                US Fish & Wildlife                
                                            Service                           

  NAWCA - SE Wisconsin Coastal Habitat      Dept of Interior -   9/23/2005    15,000
  Initiative                                US Fish & Wildlife                
                                            Service                           

  Enhancing Tallgrass Prairie Conservation  Dept of Interior -   11/3/2005    27,881
                                            US Fish & Wildlife                
                                            Service                           

  Tallgrass Prairie Restoration in Western  Dept of Interior -   5/2/2006     15,000
  Minnesota - Steve Kufrin WPA              US Fish & Wildlife                
                                            Service                           

  Farm Bill Program Accelaration in Red     Environmental        5/3/2004     40,000
  River Basin                               Protection Agency                 

  Prairie Grass/Tree Planing & Wetland      Environmental        1/5/2006     101,700
  Restoration                               Protection Agency                 

  Iowa Wildlife & Water Quality Enhancement Dept of Agriculture  9/23/2004    100,000
  Program                                                                     

  Wildlife Habitat Extension Biologists     Dept of Agriculture  11/29/2004   40,000
  (SD)                                                                        

  Minnesota Wetand Restoration Incentive    Dept of Agriculture  4/27/2006    150,000
  Program                                                                     

                                                                              

  **Subtotal**                                                                \$ 676,581

                                                                              

  **Grand total**                                                             \$
                                                                              8,396,013

                                                                              

  \* As amended                                                               
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