Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Reauthorization Act of 2022

Dec 27, 2022

Summary

Continues funding for projects that protect and bring back fish and wildlife in the Great Lakes area through the year 2028.

What problem does this solve?

The program that helps protect and restore fish and wildlife in the Great Lakes was about to end. This law extends the program, making sure there is money available to continue this important work.

What does this law do?

Extends program funding

Authorizes funding for the Great Lakes fish and wildlife restoration projects for the years 2023 through 2028.

Lowers administrative spending

Reduces the amount of money that can be used for administrative costs from 5 percent to 3 percent, allowing more funds to go directly to projects.

Updates reporting requirements

Requires a new report to be sent to Congress by December 31, 2027, covering the program's activities and results.

Who does this affect?

Conservation groups in the Great Lakes region
State and tribal governments
Residents who rely on the Great Lakes ecosystem

What is the real world impact?

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Continues environmental protection

Ensures that successful programs for restoring fish and wildlife habitats in the Great Lakes region do not stop due to a lack of funding. It keeps important conservation efforts going.

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Increases efficiency of funds

Reduces the percentage of funds that can be used for administrative costs from 5% to 3%. This means more money should go directly to restoration projects, but it could also limit the resources needed to manage the program effectively.

When does this start?

This law extends funding and reporting for the restoration program for the years 2023 through 2028 and sets a new reporting deadline.

New report to Congress

A new report on the restoration program's results must be submitted to Congress no later than December 31, 2027.