Illinois is set to receive $24,965,653 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of over $1.3 billion in apportionments to support efforts to fund conservation.
This funding is generated by manufacturers who paid federal excise taxes last year on ammunition, firearms, archery and angling equipment, and a fuel and small engine tax. The funds are disbursed to partner fish and wildlife agencies through grants by the Service’s Office of Conservation Investment.
Illinois to receive $24.9 million to support conservation efforts
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