More than two-thirds of the land area in the United States is privately owned. Whether or not these lands are managed to conserve fish and wildlife, and whether they are available for access is answered by the question, “Do landowners benefit by managing for fish, wildlife, and recreation?”
Incentivize habitat conservation and improved fish passage on private lands by offering cost-shares and grants to landowners and producers that improve both their bottom line and the quality of fish and wildlife habitat on their land.
Fully fund and implement conservation programs authorized by the 2018 Farm Bill and encourage landowner participation in CRP, ACEP, EQIP, and other programs.