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Make a Difference - Habitat and Everyone
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Get engaged with the legislature
Local, state and federal politics dictate habitat conservation funding. Know your legislators and voice your opinion.
Donate to a conservation organization
These funds are often matched to leverage even more dollars.
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Educate yourself and others about the importance of habitat conservation
More voices have a greater impact.
Join a local wildlife club
Get directly involved in fundraising, outreach and on-the-ground conservation in your community.
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Plant a Pollinator Garden
You can grow a pollinator garden of any size, from a flower pot on the deck to an acre or more. These gardens benefit monarchs and others while beautifying your landscape.
Buy local
Supporting local farms and ranches helps keep grassland habitats on the landscape.
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Go fishing or hunting
Your purchase of a hunting or fishing license helps support habitat development and hunting access.
Support dedicated funding for conservation
Outdoor Heritage Fund, Farm Bill conservation programs and others provide critical support to get habitat on the landscape.