+ Understanding the Role of Federal Funds in Fish and Wildlife Conservation 2011 MUCC Annual Convention June 26 Presentation Outline The Departments mission and history of conservation A Landmark Law for Conservation User pay user benefit Permanent and indefinite Eligibility rules Discussion The Departments mission and history of conservation A Landmark Law for Conservation User pay user benefit Permanent and indefinite Eligibility rules Discussion Department Mission The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment is committed to the conservation, protection, management, accessible use and enjoyment of the State's natural resources for current and future generations Fish and Wildlife Conservation Michigan has a rich history of conservation Initiatives and laws beginning in mid 1800s lead to DNR and conservation leadership Michigan has a rich history of conservation Initiatives and laws beginning in mid 1800s lead to DNR and conservation leadership 19 th century was bleak but also gave rise to a conservation ethic Fish and Wildlife Conservation The North American Model of Fish and Wildlife Conservation America Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir George Bird Grinnell is the worlds best experiment in conservation Seven Sisters of Conservation 1.The Public Trust 2.Prohibitions on Commerce 3.Democratic Rule of Law 4.Hunting Opportunity for All 5.Non-frivolous Use 6.International Resources 7.Scientific Management What about Funding? 1.The Public Trust 2.Prohibitions on Commerce 3.Democratic Rule of Law 4.Hunting Opportunity for All 5.Non-frivolous Use 6.International Resources 7.Scientific Management What about Funding? Gifford Pinchot Aldo Leopold Funding Conservation Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act of 1934 Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937 Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950 Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act of 1934 Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937 Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950 Funding Conservation Built on User Pay User Benefit system Permanent and Indefinite source of funds Eligibility rules Built on User Pay User Benefit system Permanent and Indefinite source of funds Eligibility rules User Pay User Benefit Duck Stamp Hunting license: $15 annually to hunt migratory birds Entrance to National Wildlife Refuges Purchase or lease wetland habitats as part of NWRs Duck Stamp Hunting license: $15 annually to hunt migratory birds Entrance to National Wildlife Refuges Purchase or lease wetland habitats as part of NWRs Evolution of a Landmark Law 1864 Man and Nature by George Perkins Marsh 1868 John Muir first visits the Yosemite Valley and Sierra Nevada Range 1870s George Bird Grinnell becomes contributing author, later editor and publisher of Forest and Stream 1872 Yellowstone National Park established 1883 American Ornithologist Union founded 1864 Man and Nature by George Perkins Marsh 1868 John Muir first visits the Yosemite Valley and Sierra Nevada Range 1870s George Bird Grinnell becomes contributing author, later editor and publisher of Forest and Stream 1872 Yellowstone National Park established 1883 American Ornithologist Union founded Evolution of a Landmark Law 1885 Grinnell pans a young Roosevelt book in Forest and stream 1886 Audobon Society established 1887 Boone and Crockett Club formed with help from Grinnell and Roosevelt 1890 Yosemite National Park established 1898 Gifford Pinchot becomes chief of what would become the US Forest Service 1900 Lacey Act passed, ends commercial take and sale of game 1885 Grinnell pans a young Roosevelt book in Forest and stream 1886 Audobon Society established 1887 Boone and Crockett Club formed with help from Grinnell and Roosevelt 1890 Yosemite National Park established 1898 Gifford Pinchot becomes chief of what would become the US Forest Service 1900 Lacey Act passed, ends commercial take and sale of game Evolution of a Landmark Law Significant Developments: Wildlife Management Institute Izaak Walton League State Wildlife Agencies Weeks-McLean Act of 1913 Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 Migratory Bird Conservation Act of 1929 and the birth of the National Wildlife Refuge System Significant Developments: Wildlife Management Institute Izaak Walton League State Wildlife Agencies Weeks-McLean Act of 1913 Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 Migratory Bird Conservation Act of 1929 and the birth of the National Wildlife Refuge System Evolution of a Landmark Law Then, the Dirty Thirties Aldo Leopold begins developing his land ethic and calls for an American game policy Hunters and anglers increase 400% Ding Darling mobilizes public opinion Then, the Dirty Thirties Aldo Leopold begins developing his land ethic and calls for an American game policy Hunters and anglers increase 400% Ding Darling mobilizes public opinion J.N. Ding Darling Cartoon Evolution of a Landmark Law Enter Darling: FDR appoints him to chief of Bureau of Biological Survey Implements Duck Stamp Fathers the Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit Program His cartoons tap the public conscience Enter Darling: FDR appoints him to chief of Bureau of Biological Survey Implements Duck Stamp Fathers the Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit Program His cartoons tap the public conscience J.N. Ding Darling Evolution of a Landmark Law Enter Shoemaker: Appointed special investigator for US Senate Special Committee on Conservation of Wildlife Resources Along with Darling, organizes 1 st NA Wildlife Conference in 1936, where they form NWF Enter Shoemaker: Appointed special investigator for US Senate Special Committee on Conservation of Wildlife Resources Along with Darling, organizes 1 st NA Wildlife Conference in 1936, where they form NWF Carl Shoemaker Evolution of a Landmark Law Shoemakers law: Revises Burnham- Pearson excise tax proposal from 1920s Devises 13 drafts Develops equitable distribution system Solidifies industry and hunting group support Shoemakers law: Revises Burnham- Pearson excise tax proposal from 1920s Devises 13 drafts Develops equitable distribution system Solidifies industry and hunting group support Carl Shoemaker Evolution of a Landmark Law Robertsons contribution: Shoemaker needed sponsors, had Key Pittman on the Senate side, approached Robertson on the House Side Robertson had been chair of VAs Game and Inland Fisheries Commission Loves it, adds 29 words Robertsons contribution: Shoemaker needed sponsors, had Key Pittman on the Senate side, approached Robertson on the House Side Robertson had been chair of VAs Game and Inland Fisheries Commission Loves it, adds 29 words Absalom Willis Robertson Evolution of a Landmark Law Robertsons 29 Words: and which shall include a prohibition against the diversion of license fees paid by hunters for any other purpose than the administration of said State fish and game department User Pay User Benefit PR Excise tax on manufacturers: 11% firearms and ammunition 10% on handguns and revolvers 11% on archery equipment and arrow components Matched with state fees from selling hunting licenses PR Excise tax on manufacturers: 11% firearms and ammunition 10% on handguns and revolvers 11% on archery equipment and arrow components Matched with state fees from selling hunting licenses User Pay User Benefit PR Apportioned to states for wildlife: Research Restoration Conservation Management and enhancement of populations and habitat Associated public benefit (e.g., hunting, wildlife viewing) Hunter education, shooting ranges PR Apportioned to states for wildlife: Research Restoration Conservation Management and enhancement of populations and habitat Associated public benefit (e.g., hunting, wildlife viewing) Hunter education, shooting ranges User Pay User Benefit Industry US FWS State Agencies User Pay User Benefit DJ taxes and duties: 10% excise tax on fishing equipment 3% excise tax on electric trolling motors Motorboat and small engine fuel tax Import duties on tackle, pleasure boats, and yachts Matched with state fees from selling fishing licenses DJ taxes and duties: 10% excise tax on fishing equipment 3% excise tax on electric trolling motors Motorboat and small engine fuel tax Import duties on tackle, pleasure boats, and yachts Matched with state fees from selling fishing licenses User Pay User Benefit DJ Apportioned to states for fish: Research Restoration Conservation Management and enhancement of populations and habitat Associated public benefit (e.g., fishing) DJ Apportioned to states for fish: Research Restoration Conservation Management and enhancement of populations and habitat Associated public benefit (e.g., fishing) Permanent and Indefinite Funds collected by IRS and deposited into trust funds Funds are automatically apportioned, not part of annual budget appropriations Funds are protected, to states as grants for eligible purposes Provide state agencies with stability and dependability Funds collected by IRS and deposited into trust funds Funds are automatically apportioned, not part of annual budget appropriations Funds are protected, to states as grants for eligible purposes Provide state agencies with stability and dependability Permanent and Indefinite - DS Permanent and Indefinite - PR Permanent and Indefinite - DJ DNRs PR and DJ Funds DNRs 2011 PR and DJ Funds Wildlife Division Funding 2011 Wildlife Division Proposed Expenditures ~$30 Million Budget 2011 Wildlife Division Proposed Expenditures ~$30 Million Budget Eligibility Rules Michigan has participated in PR and DJ since their inception Assent Legislation Assent to the provisions of the act Follow all regulations promulgated to implement the act Protect license fees from diversion MCL Constitution Section 40 of Title IX Michigan has participated in PR and DJ since their inception Assent Legislation Assent to the provisions of the act Follow all regulations promulgated to implement the act Protect license fees from diversion MCL Constitution Section 40 of Title IX References and Readings Citations Available Questions? 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