Great American Outdoor Act


In 2020, the Great American Outdoor Act (GAOA) was signed. GAOA provides USFWS with Congressional appropriations of about $95 million a year for 5 years. The funds allow USFWS to address needed maintenance to facilities and infrastructure on wildlife refuges. If your refuge has benefited from these funds, we ask you to reach out to your members of Congress and let them know how your refuge and community have benefited from the funds.
To see if your refuge has or is benefiting from GAOA go to:
Note: For some items there is little detail. You are encouraged to talk to your Project Manager to get more specifics.
If you are planning to meet with your members of Congress during their recess from Washington, DC please thank them for funding these essential projects.
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