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STATE LEVEL CONSERVATION FUNDING MECHANISMS
States have established a variety of dedicated revenue sources
for conservation, including bonds, general funds, lottery revenues,
tobacco taxes, and real estate transfer taxes. Below is information
on the sources of funding available for conservation in this state.
It was obtained from a national summary of state level conservation
funding mechanisms initially compiled by the Nature Conservancy.
Click here to access the
complete document.
To provide updated information on state funding sources, please
email kkelly@defenders.org.
Hunting License
Revenues from the sale of hunting licenses contribute to the Idaho
Fish and Game's Habitat Improvement Program (HIP) and to their
habitat acquisition budget. HIP receives approximately $600,000
annually and provides technical and financial assistance for projects
that improve upland bird and waterfowl habitat on public and private
lands. The license revenue used for habitat acquisition is approximately
$450,000 annually and goes toward easements and fee title acquisitions
that benefit fish and wildlife.
State Income Tax check-off
There is a line item check-off on the state income tax form under
which taxpayers can contribute to state non-game wildlife programs.
The check off generates between $40,000 and $50,000 annually.
Wildlife License Plates
For an add-on fee to vehicle registration, motorists can purchase
a wildlife license plate that contributes to Idaho Department
of Fish and Game's non-game wildlife program. Last session the
legislature voted to divert some of the revenue from these sales
to fund wildlife disease programs and boating access.
Updated: 04-06
If you know of current information, please email us at kkelly@defenders.org.
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