Between the years 2000 to 2010, the Wildlife Conservation Board has helped fund and protect over 821,750 acres of wildlife habitat through a combination of fee and conservation easement acquisitions. In addition, funding has been authorized to enhance and restore approximately 242,000 acres of riparian, wetland, fisheries and other wildlife related habitat areas within the state. The Board also has helped fund and has taken action on over 112 projects involving the development of wildlife-oriented public access facilities.