Fish and aquatic habitat improvement projects

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $250,000.00 Cooperative Agreement to the Department of Natural Resources Colorado, operating as the Executive Director's Office, under the Inflation Reduction Act - National Forest System (CFDA 10.729) federal grant program. The award, effective May 30, 2024 through December 31, 2028, will fund projects focused on fish and aquatic habitat improvement within National Forest System lands in Colorado. The Department of Natural Resources Colorado frequently partners with local municipalities, counties, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and Colorado State University as sub-awardees to execute grant-funded conservation, environmental protection, and outdoor recreation initiatives across the state. This federal grant award supports the department's efforts to enhance forest health, reduce wildfire risks, and improve ecological infrastructure through activities such as vegetation management, watershed restoration, and wildlife conservation.