[20020128]97-792ENR_水土保持基金：当前状态和问题.pdf

1 Act of Sept. 3, 1964; P.L. 88-578, 78 Stat. 897. 16 U.S.C. 460l-4, et seq.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 97-792 ENRJanuary 28, 2002Land and Water Conservation Fund: Current Status and IssuesJeffrey ZinnSenior Analyst in Natural Resources PolicyResources, Science, and Industry DivisionSummaryThe Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), an account created in 1964, hasbeen the principal federal source of monies to acquire recreation lands. Four federalagenciesthe Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, andForest Servicereceive money from this fund each year. In addition, the LWCF fundsa matching grants program to assist states (and localities) in acquiring recreational landsand developing facilities. The fund accumulates revenues from designated sources.These monies become available only after Congress appropriates them. The concept ofthis fund has always enjoyed widespread support. Congressional issues include: (1) deciding the amount of appropriations each year;(2) determining which lands should be acquired; and (3) spending a portion for purposesother than land acquisi