To avoid double counting acres where multiple programs contributed to the acquisition of a single parcel, the parcel acreage is only aggregated under the program that provided the majority of funding. For example, if the chart displays a dollar amount greater than $0, but also shows 0 acres, it is because the program was not the primary contributor for any parcels in that year.
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The Duck Stamp Fund provides revenue through the sale of hunting and fishing licenses to acquire land for migratory waterfowl habitat.
| Year | Acres | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 714.8 | $453,956 |
| 2002 | 731.8 | $457,362 |
| 2001 | 1,589.8 | $1,099,720 |
| 2000 | 2,805.0 | $770,430 |
| 1999 | 875.2 | $351,000 |
| 1998 | 966.0 | $217,395 |
| Total | 7,682.6 | $3,349,863 |
In 1988, the Wildlife Habitat and Natural Heritage Trust Fund was established to acquire land in order to conserve critical habitat for wildlife and unique natural areas. These funds are derived from a severance tax on offshore oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. The tax also funds the Wetland Conservation and Restoration Trust Fund for the development and implementation of a program to help conserve and restore state coastal vegetated wetlands.
| Year | Acres | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 122.7 | $280,804 |
| 2002 | 2,558.0 | $1,716,685 |
| 2001 | 2,678.8 | $2,594,127 |
| 2000 | 1,655.2 | $745,170 |
| 1999 | 171.8 | $130,530 |
| 1998 | 1,216.0 | $829,163 |
| Total | 8,402.5 | $6,296,479 |
The Louisiana Office of State Parks was created in 1934. Prior to 1975, funding for land acquisition was derived from general appropriations through the state legislature. After 1975, funding has been provided through state general obligation bonds. The office of sate parks currently uses user fees for major repairs and improvements to parks.
| Year | Acres | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2,937.1 | $467,369 |
| 2002 | 362.7 | $527,500 |
| 2001 | 1,427.6 | $2,953,619 |
| 2000 | 445.3 | $5,907,000 |
| 1999 | 446.8 | $156,100 |
| 1998 | 9.4 | $0 |
| Total | 5,628.9 | $10,011,588 |