Under this cooperative agreement, national fish and wildlife foundation (nfwf) and U.S. Fish and wildlife (FWS) will manage the delaware watershed conservation fund
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) awarded a $20,780,000 Cooperative Agreement to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) under the Adaptive Science grant program (CFDA 15.670). Through this agreement, NFWF will assist USFWS in developing and managing a competitive grant program to improve restoration and protection of natural resources in the Delaware River Watershed. Key services provided under this award include:
Establishing the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund to support diverse subaward projects focused on habitat restoration, water quality improvements, community engagement, youth workforce development, and other conservation initiatives within the Delaware River Watershed. The subawards range in scope from planning and design to on-the-ground implementation of various conservation practices.
Leveraging NFWF's expertise in managing competitive grant programs and partnerships to deliver measurable outcomes for natural resources, recreation access, and community resilience in the Delaware River basin.
Description
As the agency reported it.
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.
Subawards
Subrecipient
Amount
Awarded
New Castle Conservation DistrictRemove a highly visible stone dam on the White Clay Creek in New Castle County Delaware restoring the indigenous ecosystem and habitat for aquatic animals and…
$48,901
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.Restoring Money Marsh at the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge (DE)
$49,663
National Park ServiceConduct qualitative and quantitative surveys to characterize and update knowledge of the current Dwarf Wedgemussel population in the mainstem Delaware River.…
$86,162
American Rivers Inc.Engage with local experts and youth leaders to develop a Philadelphia Action Plan for Cobbs Creek that will conceptualize multi-benefit river restoration…
Fund For The Water WorksComplete the planning and design documentation needed to build the 5,400 sq. ft. Fairmount Water Works Floating Water Workshop. Project will create construction…
$140,496
Lower Merion ConservancyComplete an analysis of the understudied behavioral drivers behind municipal and non-municipal road salt application through the engagement of stakeholders.…
$186,526
Red Clay Consolid School DistrictRestore underutilized space on six public school campuses within New Castle County, Delaware, through student-led Green Teams, classes, district staff, and a…
$253,830
National Wildlife FederationEngage urban neighborhoods and underserved communities to explore, recreate, and enhance their waterways and trail systems through the removal of barriers,…
$175,734
City Of LambertvilleManage the effects of increasing storm intensity through riparian restoration and creation of new wildlife habitat on a 4.6-acre undeveloped parcel in the…
$322,184
Rutgers, The State UniversityCreate a management plan and a habitat suitability map for the invasive Chinese Pond Mussel within the Delaware River watershed. Project will create resources…
$191,506
New Jersey Audubon Society Inc.Create a comprehensive plan to prioritize wildlife habitat restoration actions on focal nature sanctuaries that ensure the greatest conservation impact while…
$398,746
Stonehurst Hills Community AssociationEstablish a sustained conservation effort to reforest and create green stormwater management infrastructure in the Stonehurst Hills neighborhood of Delaware…
$118,075
French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust Inc.Complete planning and design for the restoration of the French Creek riparian corridor along 4,800 of impaired, incised stream channel and 246 acres of…
$159,371
Delaware Valley Citizens' Council For Clean AirDevelop a formal support structure for the Cobbs Creek Watershed in the form of a coalition to build capacity and better coordinate efforts that improve the…
$266,455
The John Bartram AssociationCreate a one-year pilot of a paid youth workforce development program focused on preparing local high school students for careers in wetland and riparian…
$251,320
Contracting And Facilities Management, Division OfUtilize modeling to inform and implement coastal restoration planning in the Delaware Bay for at-risk species Saltmarsh Sparrow and American Oystercatcher,…
$157,544
Stantec Consulting Services Inc.Provide technical assistance for NEPA/NHPA/ESA requirements in the Delaware Watershed Conservation program.
$91,840
Green Building UnitedDesign, deliver, and evaluate a program to engage the Northeast Wilmington community in natural flood mitigation techniques. Project will conduct community…
$93,959
Delaware River Basin CommissionConduct three water quality studies to collect, assess, and evaluate data in support of future monitoring and management efforts. Project will assess…
$280,053
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.Create a Working Lands Biologist position and partner with the New Jersey Natural Resources Conservation Service to work one-on-one with private landowners…
$415,723
Sussex County Municipal Utilities AuthorityRestore and enhance 20 acres of floodplains, wetlands, and headwater tributary corridors through riparian reforestation and floating treatment wetland…
$196,966
Commons Inc.Leverage The Commons' FieldDoc platform to track, document, and account for restoration practices funded via the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund (DWCF).…
$115,662
Delaware River Waterfront CorporationComplete the environmental assessments and permitting activities needed to advance the conceptual South Philadelphia Wetlands Park into final construction…
$150,000
Pinelands Preservation Alliance, Inc.Address the need for the development of resources that enhance accessible nature opportunities. Project will create an Access Nature Forum for…
$207,831
Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Inc.Expand the Circuit Trails Community Grant Program, allowing four current grantees to produce a second year of activities, five new organizations to implement…
$212,000
Radnor TownshipRemove contaminated soils, effectively manage stormwater, and plant over 1,300 trees in the West Wayne Preserve Friends of Radnor Trail Park in Wayne…
$461,538
American Bird ConservancyRestoring Dynamic Forest Structure for Priority Birds in the Delaware River Watershed: Phase 7 (PA)
$636,060
Delaware Nature Society, Inc.Install 27 community garden and pollinator habitat projects alongside a series of educational workshops and activities, developing the next generation of…
$202,102
Academy Of Natural Sciences Of PhiladelphiaAddress the need for data collection and assessment for Ironcolor Shiner through the formation of a work group, compilation of historical records, an assessment…
$180,139
Town Of TustenCreate an open space and recreation plan for the town of Tusten, New York using New York State’s online inventories of species and habitats of concern.…
$0
Upstream Alliance Inc.Establish hands-on recreational programming, hire local youth, support increased public access on the previously-inaccessible Cooper River, and perform…
$438,546
Brandywine Red Clay AllianceImplement a stream restoration and riparian buffer planting project along 1,360 linear feet of stream that includes 1.1 acres of new forested riparian buffer.…
$51,327
Lake Hopatcong CommissionDesign three streambank stabilization projects, which are identified as priority projects in the 2021 Upper Musconetcong River Watershed Implementation Plan.…
$18,691
Delaware State UniversityWork with regional and federal partners to provide robust estimates of adult spawning run size which will serve as a key parameter for a broader effort to…
$113
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…
$150,062
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Quick answers
Who received award F23AC01889?
F23AC01889 was awarded to National Fish And Wildlife Foundation by DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) on July 1, 2023.
How much is award F23AC01889 worth?
$20,780,000 has been obligated on F23AC01889: $10,680,000 in federal funding and $10,100,000 in non-federal funding.
Which agency awarded F23AC01889?
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) awarded F23AC01889, with funding from DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5 (Fish and Wildlife Service).