Between the years 2000 to 2005 the Wildlife Conservation Board has help fund and protect over 600,000 acres of wildlife habitat through a combination of fee and conservation easement acquisitions. In addition, funding has been authorized to enhance and restore approximately 120,000 acres of riparian, wetland, fisheries and other wildlife related habitat areas within the State. The Board has also helped fund and has taken action on over 75 projects involving the development of wildlife-oriented public access facilities.