Under this cooperative agreement, national fish and wildlife foundation (nfwf) and U.S. Fish and wildlife (FWS)will manage the delaware watershed conservation fund

Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action

Award ID
F24AC01550
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$20,580,000

Award facts

Assistance listing
15.670 Adaptive Science
Completion date 44% complete
Funding
  • $10,580,000.00 Federal
  • $10,000,000.00 Non-federal
Funding agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5 Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Place of performance
Washington, DC, USA

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Description

As the agency reported it.

Authorized by the national fish and wildlife foundationestablishment act, 16 U.S.C. 3701 of 1984, nfwf will assist FWS by developing a competitive grant program withthe goal of improving restoration and protection of the resources in the delaware river watershed by enhancingefforts to coordinate the many, already committed, partners. Nfwf has a longstanding commitment to watershedrestoration 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 ofengagement 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.

Transactions

Action Federal Non-federal Date
Amendment $0 $0
Original award $10,580,000 $10,000,000

Subawards

Subrecipient Amount Awarded
The Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania Conduct water quality monitoring, habitat assessments, and stakeholder workshops to develop a comprehensive vision for watershed revitalization in Cobbs Creek… $291,800
Upstream Alliance Inc. Engage 3,000 community members through hands-on recreational programming, hiring of local youth and promotion of public access on the newly minted Cooper… $280,112
JIM Thorpe Borough Restore fish passage and riparian habitat in Silk Mill Run, a direct tributary to the Delaware River. Project will reconnect 1.5 miles of stream, restore 1.5… $165,000
Contracting And Facilities Management, Division Of Assess habitat management actions to assist marsh migration efforts in Bombay Hook and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuges. Project will implement a variety of… $87,750
Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Implement water control system upgrades at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge to manage salinity and water levels within the freshwater impoundments… $50,337
Academy Of Natural Sciences Of Philadelphia Assess the impact of temperature fluctuations on macroinvertebrate genetic biodiversity and ecosystem function of headwater streams in the Delaware River.… $287,029
Cape Atlantic Soil Conservation District Build capacity for forest management work that improves forest health and resiliency on private non-industrial forestlands. Project will provide technical… $52,958
Borough Of East Stroudsburg Complete designs and permitting required for fish passage improvements along the Lower Dam in the Sambo Creek, Pennsylvania. Project will set the stage for… $53,647
Delaware Nature Society, Inc. Develop a conservation action plan identifying priority conservation projects in the Mispillion River watershed. Project will result in the formation of a… $75,000
Upper MT Bethel Township Restore and enhance the Upper Mount Bethel Preserve to create a resilient ecosystem for wildlife and improve public access for recreationists. Project will… $600,000
New Jersey Audubon Society Inc. Utilize a habitat classification and species suitability model for future restoration and acquisition of critical saltmarsh sparrow and black rail habitat in… $423,282
New Jersey Audubon Society Inc. Monitor shorebird and horseshoe crab populations to inform disturbance protection and recovery efforts in the Delaware Bay stopover. Project will support the… $271,814
Association Of New Jersey Environmental Commissions Build capacity for construction of natural green stormwater infrastructure projects in underserved communities in the Rancocas Creek Watershed. Project will… $166,387
Lake Hopatcong Commission Restore floodplain, streams, and freshwater wetland and reduce erosion and sediment discharges into Lake Hopatcong through stormwater management improvements at… $353,000
Stroud Water Research Center Inc. Assessing the Impacts of Invasive Mudsnails on Trout and Shad Populations (NJ, PA) $333,917
Partnership For The Delaware Estuary, Inc. Investigate the feasibility of installing floating treatment wetlands and living shoreline pockets to enhance fish and wildlife habitat in the urban Christina… $169,601
Partnership For The Delaware Estuary, Inc. Establish a freshwater mussel growing network to support the reintroduction, range expansion, and population enhancement for native species of freshwater… $150,145
Conserve Wildlife Foundation Of New Jersey, Inc. Research and monitor spotted turtles and bog turtles through visual, trapping, and telemetry survey methods in the southern Delaware River Basin. Project will… $117,142
Conserve Wildlife Foundation Of New Jersey, Inc. Research and monitor American oystercatcher breeding ecology and habitat use to inform future restoration and management strategies along the New Jersey side of… $249,996
The Watershed Institute Inc. Connect students to waterways and provide environmental education opportunities through the StreamWatch Schools water quality testing program at partnering… $209,199
Rutgers, The State University Identify and develop designs for nature-based stormwater management projects to reduce flooding and improve water quality in the Mill Creek Watershed. Project… $93,587
American Bird Conservancy Address threats to forest health and the breeding season habitat needs of the golden-winged warbler, cerulean warbler, and wood thrush across eight Dynamic… $1,000,000
Friends Of The Upper Delaware River, Inc. Improve aquatic habitat connectivity and create universally accessible river access in Delaware County and Sullivan County, New York. Project will reconnect 4.5… $576,296
American Littoral Society Inc. Restore crucial beach habitat for horseshoe crabs, red knots, and other shorebirds at Thompson’s Beach in the Delaware Bay. Project will place up to 45,000… $300,000
Brandywine Red Clay Alliance Restore and enhance an impacted stream with grading, native plantings, and in-stream structures to improve aquatic habitat and recreation opportunities along… $281,694
The John Bartram Association Educating Youth and Providing Community Watershed Access in Southwest Philadelphia (PA) $236,974
National Wildlife Federation Sacred Grounds Program: Installing Pollinator Gardens and Engaging Communities of Faith (DE, PA) $402,395
Friends Of Hopewell Valley Open Space Monitor harmful algal blooms using remote sensing, multi-spectral drones, and on-the-water methods to inform habitat management decisions. Project will… $488,423
National Audubon Society, Inc. Connect endorsed foresters with private landowners to deliver bird-friendly forest management plans and implementation projects in the Delaware River Watershed.… $87,252
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… $97,723
The Trust For Public Land Implement the first phase of a 20-acre waterfront schoolyard park project on the Mastery High School of Camden's campus, improving wildlife habitat, water… $762,418
Appalachian Mountain Club Complete trail assessments and provide site-specific remediation strategies for trails in the Delaware River Watershed that are overused and subject to flooding… $257,981
Wildlife Management Institute, Incorporated Build capacity for cold-water habitat conservation and eastern brook trout population recovery across New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Project will… $499,089
Wildlands Conservancy, Inc. Stream Restoration in the Lehigh Valley (PA) $146,542
A Non-Profit Corporation Musconetcong Watershed Association Complete designs and permitting for the removal of two barriers to fish passage in Mine Brook, a tributary to the Musconetcong River. Project will result in a… $117,600
Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Demonstrating the Utility of Low-cost Salt Marsh Restoration Techniques in Delaware Bay (DE, NJ) $50,664
Lake Hopatcong Commission Design three streambank stabilization projects, which are identified as priority projects in the 2021 Upper Musconetcong River Watershed Implementation Plan.… $71,401
Fish & Boat Commission, Pennsylvania Improve public fishing and boating access and recreation by providing grants to public entities, including townships, boroughs, municipal and county governments… $38,509
County Of Mercer Implement a two-step restoration effort at Roebling Park in Hamilton, New Jersey to secure eroded shoreline and reintroduce freshwater mussels. Project will… $42,084
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Quick answers

Who received award F24AC01550?

F24AC01550 was awarded to National Fish And Wildlife Foundation by DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) on July 1, 2024.

How much is award F24AC01550 worth?

$20,580,000 has been obligated on F24AC01550: $10,580,000 in federal funding and $10,000,000 in non-federal funding.

Which agency awarded F24AC01550?

DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) awarded F24AC01550, with funding from DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5 (Fish and Wildlife Service).

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