Under this cooperative agreement, national fish and wildlife foundation (nfwf) and U.S. Fish and wildlife (FWS) will manage the delaware watershed conservation fund
Under this $23,286,900 cooperative agreement awarded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on July 1, 2022 through the Adaptive Science program (CFDA 15.670), the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will manage the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund. The agreement supports the development of a competitive grant program to improve restoration and protection of resources in the Delaware River watershed by enhancing coordination among committed partners. Specific sub-awards totaling $23,286,900 were provided to 20 organizations to support projects involving habitat restoration, species recovery efforts, dam removal, water quality monitoring, and environmental education initiatives across the watershed.
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Authorized by the national fish and wildlife foundation establishment act, 16 U.S.C. 3701 of 1984, nfwf will assist FWS by developing a competitive grant program with the goal of improving restoration and protection of the resources in the delaware river watershed by enhancing efforts to coordinate the many, already committed, partners. Nfwf has a longstanding commitment to watershed restoration and stewardship, focused on demonstrable improvements for natural resources and social values, including native biodiversity conservation and recovery of key indicator species. Nfwf has a track record of engagement with community leaders and private landowners and has previously assisted FWS using this proven grant program model. The delaware watershed conservation fund (dwcf) will maximize conservation, bolster the economy, further protect communities, improve human health, provide greater outdoor recreation opportunities, and help build a more adaptable watershed for all citizens to enjoy today and into the future.
Delaware Riverkeeper NetworkInvest in local knowledge and capacity to connect to the Assunpink Creek and East Trenton community. Project will expand the StreetLeader program to hire two…
$116,664
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.Restoring Money Marsh at the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge (DE)
$0
Fairmount Park ConservancyExpand habitat and wildlife diversity and create new public access areas at FDR Park in Philadelphia. Project will create 800 linear feet of new stream channel,…
$200,596
The Nature ConservancyProvide dam removal expertise by offering on-demand coaching, municipal and county government outreach, informational webinars, and in-person training to…
The John Bartram AssociationEducating Youth and Providing Community Watershed Access in Southwest Philadelphia (PA)
$23,024
National Wildlife FederationSacred Grounds Program: Installing Pollinator Gardens and Engaging Communities of Faith (DE, PA)
$269,256
American Littoral Society Inc.Continue restoration of Kimbles Beach shorebird and horseshoe crab habitat in Cape May County, New Jersey. Project will advance the comprehensive conservation…
$70,169
Foodshed Alliance A NJ Nonprofit CorpExpand outreach and education on protecting the Paulins Kill Watershed to municipalities, schools, community groups, nonprofits, and local residents, and…
Partnership For The Delaware Estuary, Inc.Expand the capacity of local organizations and decision-makers in the four Delaware River Urban Waters Federal Partnership cities of Camden, Chester,…
$325,000
American Bird ConservancyRestoring Dynamic Forest Structure for Priority Birds in the Delaware River Watershed: Phase 7 (PA)
$49,663
Upstream Alliance Inc.Establish hands-on recreational programming, hire local youth, support increased public access on the previously-inaccessible Cooper River, and perform…
$250,000
Foundation For Pa WatershedAddress the lack of assessments and monitoring of wild trout populations in the Pennsylvania drainage of the Delaware River Basin. Project will develop a proven…
$102,856
Berks County Conservation DistImplement stream and riparian habitat restoration on a 70-acre farm within the Robeston Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Project will work with…
$142,222
Friends Of The Upper Delaware River, Inc.Build the technical and community capacity in the Upper Delaware to accelerate restoration and improvement projects that will benefit Eastern brook trout…
$400,221
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.Demonstrating the Utility of Low-cost Salt Marsh Restoration Techniques in Delaware Bay (DE, NJ)
$280,322
Wildlands Conservancy, Inc.Complete fish passage and stream restoration through the removal of the first three dams in the Bushkill Creek in the City of Easton, Pennsylvania. Project will…
$1,000,001
University Of DelawareConduct surveys of diadromous fish abundance and habitat utilization at three tributaries of the Delaware River, as well as explore the feasibility of providing…
$174,185
Delaware River City CorpBuild capacity for a job skill training partnership in environmental stewardship for the Delaware River Watershed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Project will…
$253,524
Partnership For The Delaware Estuary, Inc.Expand the capacity of local organizations and decision-makers in the four Delaware River Urban Waters Federal Partnership cities of Camden, Chester,…
$92,541
Schuylkill River Development CorporationDevelop design plans to create a recreational trail and restore approximately 16 acres of riparian buffer along 1,500 feet of the Schuylkill River in…
Pennsylvania Resources Council, Inc.Strengthen the partnership of four organizations in Delaware and Montgomery County, Pennsylvania by combining several programs together under one umbrella…
$293,694
Riverfront Development Corp Of DelawarePilot a new approach for managing the greenspaces owned and managed by the Riverfront Development Corporation along the Wilmington Riverfront in a more…
$75,000
The Nature ConservancyAdd capacity and expertise for dam removal project management in the Delaware River Basin by leveraging an existing dam removal collaboration and offering new…
$106,883
Sullivan CountyPurchase and clean up 38 acres of land in the town of Delaware, New York. Project will perform site remediation at a former RV Campground including removal of…
$212,938
Partnership For The Delaware Estuary, Inc.Advance conceptual designs of a shellfish-based living shoreline at the Constellation Generating Station along the Delaware River in Croydon, Pennsylvania.…
New Castle Conservation DistrictDemolish a 6-foot high, 160-foot wide obstacle to fish passage on the White Clay Creek. Project will restore a mile of river hydrology and stream habitat in the…
$128,225
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Quick answers
Who received award F22AC02458?
F22AC02458 was awarded to National Fish And Wildlife Foundation by DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) on July 1, 2022.
How much is award F22AC02458 worth?
$23,286,900 has been obligated on F22AC02458: $14,402,000 in federal funding and $8,884,900 in non-federal funding.
Which agency awarded F22AC02458?
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) awarded F22AC02458, with funding from DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5 (Fish and Wildlife Service).
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