Maine rivers will be awarded $13.5 million to improve fish passage at numerous sites in the merrymeeting BAY salmon habitat recovery unit, one of three designated regions in maine for restoring…

Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action

Award ID
NA24NMFX463C0041
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$13,499,993

Award facts

Assistance listing
11.463 Habitat Conservation
Completion date 71% complete
Place of performance
Yarmouth, ME 04096, USA

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Description

Maine rivers will be awarded $13.5 million to improve fish passage at numerous sites in the merrymeeting BAY salmon habitat recovery unit, one of three designated regions in maine for restoring habitat for endangered atlantic salmon, a NOAA species in the spotlight. Efforts will include multiple DAM removals, culvert replacements, and construction of fish ladders and nature-like fishways. When completed, these efforts will improve access to significant stream habitat for atlantic salmon and alewife. They will also support local communities by reducing flood risk and removing aging infrastructure.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Amendment $0
Original award $13,499,993

Subawards

Subrecipient Amount Awarded
Department Of Marine Resources Maine Barrier Removal in Merrymeeting Bay Tributaries: Restoring Critical Habitat for Maine Diadromous Fish Species. $8,009,114
Atlantic Salmon Federation Inc. Barrier Removal in Merrymeeting Bay Tributaries: Restoring Critical Habitat for Maine Diadromous Species. $3,204,383

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Who received award NA24NMFX463C0041?

NA24NMFX463C0041 was awarded to Maine Rivers by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce) on September 1, 2024.

How much is award NA24NMFX463C0041 worth?

$13,499,993 has been obligated on NA24NMFX463C0041.

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