Do farms and ranches fall into this category? It sure looks like that to us. So, in other words, the wildlife corridors will be established based on the “potential” for a native species habitat, whether or not it is already occupied. The best available science of existing native species habitat and likely future native species habitats.Does this mean they will be expanding those corridors as well? Coordination with existing wildlife corridors established by states and tribes.Does this mean they will be expanding existing corridors? Coordination with existing wildlife corridors.The bill outlines that the wildlife corridors will be designated based on: In addition to the vague language about the management of this Act, the determination of the wildlife corridors seems to essentially encompass all lands. By offering up a larger voice to these individuals, we believe it is quite clear that this bill is not valuing the rights of the private landowners involved.Ĭorridors Can Be Established on “Potential” Habitat Often, these groups have ties to serious animal rights and environmental extremist groups who aim to change and eliminate our American traditions, specifically farming and ranching. Our organization has shed light on several NGOs over the years that have values that line up with this bill and are not what they claim to be. In fact, this single farmer or rancher will have little power on the council with only one vote.Īdditionally, we find it concerning that three nongovernmental representatives may be included in this council. Including just one landowner seems to be another way the authors of this bill are trying to disguise this proposal as representing all perspectives on this issue. We find it convenient that the people this bill would affect most are a minority in the appointed council. These councils will comprise of a director of a state fish and wildlife agency, a tribal government official, a Federal agency liaison, no more than three nongovernmental or scientific representatives, and at least one farmer or rancher - but no more than three volunteers that are private landowners. We strongly recommend that readers stop and look up the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to see what it allows.įarmers and Ranchers Get Minimal Say in Bill’s Appointed CouncilĪccording to Sec 303, four councils encompassing the entire United States must be established in regard to the National Wildlife Corridors. The plan is to claim these corridors utilizing several different avenues which include, statute, rulemaking under section 102, or via a land management plan developed or revised under section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. It will be called the “National Wildlife Corridor System”. 1499 is to establish a system of wildlife corridors on Federal land and water. We encourage everyone to read it and to follow the referenced codes to fully understand its implications. There is a lot to this bill, and we will just be covering some of the key points. What does the bill mean by the statement, “for other purposes”? This seems to be left intentionally vague so that it may be manipulated and enforced at will. 1499 reads as follows, “To establish National Wildlife Corridors to provide for the protection and restoration of certain native fish, wildlife, and plant species and for other purposes.” We have a very important question. 2795 has been referred to the House Committee – Natural Resources, Agriculture Armed Services Transportation and Infrastructure. 2795, introduced on May 16th, of which a summary is in progress. Its sponsors are the usual cast of animal rights characters, many of whom are HSUS “award winners” Udall, Booker, Harris, Merkley, Wyden, Blumenthal, Sanders, Whitehouse, Tester, and Feinstein. 1499 was introduced to the Senate May 16, 2019. The Wildlife Corridor Conservation Act, S. WILDLIFE CORRIDORS CONSERVATION ACT OF 2019
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