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A signed photo release is required to be on file for any person appearing in the image who is not an employee of the federal government.
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Recreational Use & Economics of Conservation Reserve (CRP) Acreage: A National Survey of Landowners

From July through September, 2007, a mail survey was conducted at the request of the USDA Farm Service Agency of landowners participating in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). A random sample of 4,000 CRP enrollees was polled to assess recreational use of their CRP lands and associated revenue generated from recreational use of these lands.

Key findings at the national level revealed:

  • Fifty-seven percent of CRP enrollees said some portion of their CRP acreages was used by outdoor recreationists for activities such as hunting, wildlife viewing, fishing, and hiking.
  • Of that 43% of landowners indicating their CRP acreages were not used for outdoor recreation, the most common explanation was, “I am opposed to people I do not know having

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Legislation

(submitted by Peg Reese)

Federal
Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and George Voinovich (R-OH) introduced S. RES. 440, the National Soil Resolution, on February 5. The Resolution shows appreciation and support for the soil resource.

State
Voluntary Rural & Outdoor Heritage Conservation Act SB 622 was taken up by the Senate Economic Development Committee. The purpose of this bill is to make a State investment in the conservation of land important to West Virginians’ economic well-being and quality of life.

National Invasive Weed Awareness Week
08 National Invasive Weed Week Awarness poster February 24–29, 2008

Invasive plants are one of the greatest threats to the integrity of native habitats and ecosystems. National Invasive Weed Awareness Week was established to educate the public about invasive weeds and to encourage citizens to help preserve their National Parks and public lands by removing invasive weeds.

The Ninth Annual National Invasive Weeds Awareness Week (NIWAW 9) will be held the week of February 24–29, 2008, to bring people and groups from across the country together to focus national attention on the severe impacts caused by invasive weeds.

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