Archive of Presidental Budget Information

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FY 2008 President's Budget

On February 5, 2007, President Bush submitted his budget for FY 2008 to Congress and the American people. As in past years, the president has used his budget to shortchange key conservation programs through funding cuts and budgetary gimmicks, seriously jeopardizing our wildlife and public lands.

While some increases are provided for the National Park Service, they are paid for by cuts in other programs with the result a net conservation loss.

The president's budget would cut appropriated funding for natural resources and the environment by nearly $1.5 billion below FY 2006, a 4.8% cut. The total that the president has allocated for this important budget category is $28.8 billion, less than 1% of the massive $2.9 trillion federal budget.

Press release

2008 President's Budget: Short Summary

FY 2008 Budget Priorities and Analysis of President's Budget

Environmental Community Analysis of Bush Budget

Defenders’ Press Release on House Budget Resolution

House Letter Supporting Increased Funding for Refuges

Senate Letter Supporting Increased Funding for Refuges

House Letter Supporting Increased Funding for Endangered Species

Senate Letter Supporting Increased Funding for Endangered Species

Jamie Clark’s Testimony for the Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee

Defenders’ Press Release on House Interior and Environment Funding Bill

President's 2007 Budget Summary

2007 President's Budget Summary: Short Version

2007 President's Budget Summary: Long Version

Click here to read about the 2008 Green Budget

Read the Press Release: "Green Budget" Calls for Restoration of Vital Conservation Program Funding