Establishes a pilot program to enhance habitat for migratory birds in the Pacific Northwest.
The Northwest Wetlands Voluntary Incentives Program Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish a pilot program to enhance habitat and water availability for shorebirds, waterfowl, and other wetlands-dependent birds. The program, known as the Pacific Northwest Migratory Bird Conservation pilot program, provides competitive grants and technical assistance to eligible entities for habitat restoration projects. Eligible entities include state agencies, local governments, Tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and private landowners.
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