Between the years 2000 to 2012, the Wildlife Conservation Board has helped fund and protect 1,082,741 acres of wildlife habitat through a combination of fee and conservation easement acquisitions. In addition, funding has been authorized to enhance and restore approximately 232,584 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 125 projects involving the development of wildlife-oriented public access facilities.