DOI Invests $280 Million in Fish Wildlife Service

In a press conference at the Montana State Capitol, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will invest $280 million in more than 770 projects through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to build visitors centers, improve infrastructure, and bolster conservation at national wildlife refuges and hatcheries across the country. In Montana, the Department will fund nearly $3 million in Recovery Act projects.

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    Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announces a $280 million investment in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service during a press conference at the Montana State Capital in Helena. The secretary was joined by U.S. Senator Jon Tester (standing) and Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer (seated).

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    Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announces a $280 million investment in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service during a press conference at the Montana State Capitol in Helena. The secretary was joined by U.S. Senator Jon Tester (standing) and seated are left to right Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, with his dog Jag at his feet, and FWS Regional Manager, Steve Guertin

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    Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar held a press conference at the Montana State Capitol to announce a $280 million investment by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to improve infrastructure and promote conservation and provide jobs.

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    Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar held a press conference at the Montana State Capitol to announce a $280 million investment by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to improve infrastructure and promote conservation and provide jobs.

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    Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer speaks at the podium. Seated left to right are U.S. Senator Jon Tester and Interior Secretary Salazar.

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    Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer presents Interior Secretary Salazar with a bolo tie made from one of the historic doorknob decorations from the Montana State Capitol.

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    Fifth-grader Quincy Schneider of Four Georgians Elementary School in Helena presents a migratory bird poster of the Montana state bird the Meadowlark. Left to right are U.S. Senator Jon Tester, Interior Secretary Salazar, Ms. Schneider and Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer.

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