Between the years 2000 to 2015, the Wildlife Conservation Board has helped fund and protect 1,160,270 acres of wildlife habitat through a combination of fee and conservation easement acquisitions. In addition, funding has been authorized to enhance and restore approximately 310,450 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 155 projects involving the development of wildlife-oriented public access facilities.