{"id":4623,"date":"2021-05-07T08:00:08","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T13:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iowawatercenter.org\/?post_type=news&p=4623"},"modified":"2021-05-06T13:55:27","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T18:55:27","slug":"biden-harris-administration-outlines-america-the-beautiful-initiative","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.iowawatercenter.org\/news\/biden-harris-administration-outlines-america-the-beautiful-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden-Harris Administration Outlines \u201cAmerica the Beautiful\u201d Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"

05.06.21<\/strong> \u2013 The Biden-Harris administration outlined a vision for how the United States can work collaboratively to conserve and restore the lands, waters, and wildlife that support and sustain the nation. The recommendations are contained in a report released<\/a>\u00a0(PDF, 540 KB) outlining a locally led and voluntary nationwide conservation goal to conserve 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030.<\/p>\n

The report calls for a decade-long effort to support locally led and voluntary conservation and restoration efforts across public, private, and Tribal lands and waters in order to create jobs and strengthen the economy\u2019s foundation; tackle the climate and nature crises; and address inequitable access to the outdoors.<\/p>\n

The report, submitted to the National Climate Task Force, was developed by the U.S. Departments of the Interior, Agriculture and Commerce, and the White House Council on Environmental Quality. It outlines eight principles that should guide the nationwide effort, including a pursuit of collaborative approaches; a commitment to supporting the voluntary conservation efforts of farmers, ranchers, and fishers; and honoring of Tribal sovereignty and private property rights.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe President\u2019s challenge is a call to action to support locally led conservation and restoration efforts of all kinds and all over America, wherever communities wish to safeguard the lands and waters they know and love,\u201d write Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, and White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory in the report. \u201cDoing so will not only protect our lands and waters but also boost our economy and support jobs nationwide.\u201d<\/p>\n

Based on feedback gathered in the Administration\u2019s first 100 days, the report identifies six priority areas for the administration\u2019s early focus, investments, and collaboration:<\/p>\n