{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=F5D63FBE-6A31-465A-9C5D-E36C6AFAF9AC", "Boozman Secures Conservation Funds for Waterfowl Habitat in St. Francis and Lee Counties", "2023-09-19", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "Senate", "AR", "John Boozman", "B001236", "www.boozman.senate.gov", "boozman", "https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission approved a $3 million North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant for the conservation and preservation of more than 2,000 acres of waterfowl habitat in St. Francis and Lee counties.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to be a member of the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission and champion for Arkansas\u2019s wetlands. Duck hunting is a way of life and an economic driver in our state so we must continue making investments to preserve the unique habitat that continues attracting sportsmen from all over the world,\u201d said Senator John Boozman (R-AR).\n\n\u201cDuck hunting is an important part of Arkansas\u2019s culture and economy. This grant will help make sure future generations of Arkansans and hunters from all over America can enjoy and benefit from our state\u2019s wetlands,\u201d said Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR).\n\n\u201cIn Arkansas, duck hunting isn\u2019t just a well-respected sport that families often enjoy together, but a vital piece of our economy and tourism revenue. Preserving this waterfowl habitat will ensure that folks will continue to enjoy duck hunting in eastern Arkansas for generations to come,\u201d said Representative Rick Crawford (R-AR-01).\n\n\u201cSince its inception in 1989, NAWCA has seen unrivaled success in restoring North America\u2019s threatened migratory bird habitats,\u201d said Ducks Unlimited CEO Adam Putnam. \u201cThese projects not only support natural places, but they are also good for local economies, support outdoor recreation, improve our water quality, reduce erosion and protect against flooding. We thank our friends in Congress for supporting this vital program and look forward to getting this project underway in eastern Arkansas.\u201d\n\nThe Migratory Bird Conservation Commission is responsible for directing funds raised by the sale of the Duck Stamp to waterfowl habitat and hunter conservation. The commission recently approved more than $50 million in grants to support the conservation and restoration of more than 160,000 acres of wetlands and waterfowl habitat nationwide.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:35:26Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=F5D63FBE-6A31-465A-9C5D-E36C6AFAF9AC"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 3.194935154169798, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}