Extinction Prevention Act of 2026 establishes funds for butterfly, plant, mussel, and fish conservation in North America and the Southwest U.S.
The Extinction Prevention Act of 2026 establishes dedicated funds for conservation efforts in North America and the Southwest U.S. It creates the North America Butterfly Conservation Fund, Pacific Islands Plant Conservation Fund, Freshwater Mussel Conservation Fund, and Southwest Desert Fish Conservation Fund. These funds support projects aimed at conserving butterflies, plants, mussels, and fish, respectively. The Secretary of the Interior reviews and approves project proposals, prioritizing those that focus on threatened or endangered species.
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