Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a U.S. government program that provides funding to protect natural areas, parks, forests, and outdoor recreational lands. It gets its money mainly from royalties paid by companies drilling for oil and gas on federal lands, not from taxpayer dollars. The goal is to preserve green spaces, enhance outdoor activities, and support community revitalization. LWCF funds help acquire land for public use, improve existing parks, and conserve natural resources for current and future generations, ensuring Americans have access to outdoor recreation and natural beauty.