16 U.S.C. § 3742 : US Code - Section 3742: Purposes

Search 16 U.S.C. § 3742 : US Code - Section 3742: Purposes

The purposes of this chapter are to establish a partnership among
the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, designated State
agencies, and private organizations and individuals -
(1) to carry out wildlife conservation and appreciation
projects to conserve the entire array of diverse fish and
wildlife species in the United States and to provide
opportunities for the public to use and enjoy these fish and
wildlife species through nonconsumptive activities;
(2) to enable designated State agencies to respond more fully
and utilize their statutory and administrative authorities by
carrying out wildlife conservation and appreciation projects; and
(3) to encourage private donations, under the leadership of the
States and of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, to carry
out wildlife conservation and appreciation projects.