COASTAL WETLAND CONSERVATION PROJECTS IN 10 STATES FUNDED UNDER USFWS GRANTS

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded nearly $14.5 million in grants for 20 projects to 10 states to conserve, restore and protect coastal wetlands. States awarded grants for fiscal year 2002 under the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program are Alabama, Alaska, California, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. The grants will be supplemented by more than $57 million from state and private partners.

"One of my goals is to work with states, communities and private landowners to conserve our nation