National Wetlands Conservation Act
GPTKB entity
Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legislation
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:the_Carter_administration
|
| gptkbp:addresses |
habitat loss
climate change impacts on wetlands |
| gptkbp:advocates_for |
the use of best management practices
|
| gptkbp:aims_to |
reduce flooding risks
improve habitat connectivity enhance public awareness of wetland issues protect waterfowl habitats |
| gptkbp:amended_by |
gptkb:Wetlands_Conservation_Act_Amendments_of_1990
|
| gptkbp:appointed_by |
gptkb:U._S._Fish_and_Wildlife_Service
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
biodiversity conservation
|
| gptkbp:effective_date |
gptkb:1989
|
| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:legislation
|
| gptkbp:encourages |
collaboration among stakeholders
community involvement in conservation efforts the use of conservation easements private landowner participation in conservation public education on wetland importance the establishment of wetland reserves the restoration of coastal wetlands the use of green infrastructure solutions. the use of native plant species in restoration |
| gptkbp:enhances |
water quality
|
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:National_Wetlands_Conservation_Fund
|
| gptkbp:facilitates |
the sharing of best practices among states
restoration of degraded wetlands the assessment of wetland resources the development of wetland mitigation banks |
| gptkbp:goal |
to achieve no net loss of wetlands
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
National Wetlands Conservation Act
|
| gptkbp:impact |
increased federal funding for wetland conservation projects
|
| gptkbp:influences |
wetland policy development
|
| gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:promotes |
sustainable land use practices
partnerships with state and local governments the conservation of migratory bird habitats the restoration of natural hydrology the integration of wetland conservation into land use planning |
| gptkbp:provides |
funding for educational initiatives
technical assistance to states grants for wetland restoration projects incentives for wetland conservation |
| gptkbp:purpose |
to protect and restore wetlands
|
| gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
gptkb:Land_and_Water_Conservation_Fund
|
| gptkbp:recognizes |
the cultural significance of wetlands
the ecological functions of wetlands |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Wetlands_Reserve_Program
|
| gptkbp:requires |
state wetland conservation plans
|
| gptkbp:signed_by |
gptkb:President_George_H._W._Bush
|
| gptkbp:supports |
education and outreach programs
wildlife habitat preservation research on wetland ecosystems monitoring of wetland health interagency cooperation on wetland issues the development of wetland conservation strategies the development of wetland restoration techniques the protection of endangered species habitats |