미국 농무부(USDA)의 천연자원보존서비스(NRCS)와 국립 어류·야생동물 재단(NFWF) 간 새 파트너십이 채결됐다. 이 파트너십을 맺음으로써 2010년 심해 폭발과 원유 유출의 결과로 발생한 문제를 해결하기 위해 멕시코만의 생태계 재건에 대한 추가적인 지원을 제공할 예정이다.

새 파트너십은 사유지 주인과 현재의 회복 프로그램에 참여할 자격이 있는 운영자들 간의 대화 노력을 눈에 띄게 늘릴 계획이다. 이는 NFWF의 2천만 달러 투자로 시작될 계획이다.

 

 

 

 A new partnership has been established between the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to provide additional support for restoration of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem in response to impacts that occurred as a result of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill.

 

The new partnership will significantly expand conservation efforts with private landowners and operators who might not otherwise be eligible to participate in existing recovery programs. The partnership will begin with a $20-million investment from NFWF, matched by a $20-million investment from NRCS. Additional commitments of up to $30 million from each partner are possible over the next four years.

 

"The health of the Gulf ecosystem will be decided by how well we treat the private lands that make up most of this region," USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said. "This new partnership with NFWF leverages significant funding for restoration in these Gulf States. In addition to our many Farm Bill conservation programs, partnering with NFWF and private landowners will enable us to continue to make progress in this region and achieve our goals for a healthy Gulf ecosystem."

 

NFWF, NRCS and other partners will focus on working on private lands to implement conservation projects that will enhance the existing recovery efforts in Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, and Texas. Potential projects include:

ㆍWetlands conservation
ㆍStream and riparian buffer restoration
ㆍFarm and ranch land protection, including the practices that go along with protection, such as improving soil health, implementing no-till farming and enhancing wildlife habitat.

 

[출처 = Water World / 2014년 10월 28일]