FY2022 wildlife restoration program management

The American Samoa Government was awarded a $221,876.57 Formula Grant from the Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 1 for the period of October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022. The grant was awarded under the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education and Safety program (CFDA 15.611), which provides funding to state, commonwealth, and territorial fish and wildlife agencies for projects to restore, conserve, manage, and enhance wild birds, mammals, and their habitats.

Specifically, the American Samoa Government's Office of the Governor, Division of Marine & Wildlife Resources will utilize the grant funds to support wildlife restoration projects and activities in American Samoa consistent with the goals of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act. This may include efforts to restore and enhance local wildlife populations and their habitats.