Friday, September 4, 2009

Senator Tim Johnson Receives TWW Award



Senator Tim Johnson Receives the Teaming With Wildlife Award
The Teaming With Wildlife Coalition presented Senator Tim Johnson (SD) with the in August for his support of state-based wildlife funding. Senator Johnson reintroduced the Teaming With Wildlife Act (S688) in March and has secured the following six con-sponsors: Senators Stabenow (MI), Thune (SD), Tester (MT), Merkley (OR), Klobuchar (MN) and Udall (NM). The Teaming With Wildlife Act would provide state fish and wildlife agencies with $350 million annually over five years to implement State Wildlife Action Plans.