RI gets more than $6M

[jonserfish1]

I do not know if this is something new but found it reading the news.

Sen. Reed announced the grant on
Wednesday
Updated: Wednesday, 25 Feb 2009, 5:23 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 25 Feb 2009, 5:22 PM EST

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island will get more than $6 million to help preserve the state's fish and wildlife populations.

The federal funds more than $4 million from a sport fish restoration program, and about $2 million from a wildlife restoration program will go to the state's Department of Environmental Management.

U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., announced the grants on Wednesday.

The state agency can use the money to pay for stocking fish, aquatic and wildlife research, buying and improving habitats, fishing and hunting educational programs, and construction at boat ramps, fishing piers and shooting ranges.

[pat2469]

RI gets that money every year from taxes on rods, guns, and other outdoor gear.  The article makes it look like it was a special grant the Senator got RI.  Total BS.

[deadbait dave]

absolutly correct !those politicians have nothing to do with getting those funds!

[Burl Ives]

They will get six million, and still raise the price of the licenses !!!