Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds Proven Projects for Wildlife

About the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signed on November 15, 2021, signifies a major investment in our nation's infrastructure and economic competitiveness. From the sagebrush steppe to the Delaware River, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is focused on impactful projects nationwide that enhance proven initiatives, safeguard wildlife and natural resources, and support thriving communities. 

The Service has been allocated $455 million over five years through this law. Additionally, through the Department of the Interior, the Service received about $42.7 million to begin removing and remediating orphan wells on National Wildlife Refuges across the country. 

Progress To Date

Since 2021, the Service has collaborated with partners, Tribal communities, and local stakeholders to implement funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Over the past three years, we have achieved significant success in tackling ongoing challenges, including: invasive species ; heightened wildfire risks in the Western states; the severe impacts of drought in the Klamath Basin; and urban encroachment in regions like the Delaware River Basin.