This grant will provide federal funds to review and comment on impacts to fish and wildlife on development proposals under the jurisdiction of other governmental agencies to serve on intra and…

This $1,224,324 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service under the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education program (CFDA 15.611) will provide funding to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) over a 3-year period from July 2024 to June 2027.

The key products and services to be delivered through this grant include: 1) Reviewing and providing comments on environmental impacts to fish and wildlife for development proposals under the jurisdiction of other government agencies, 2) Participating on intra- and interstate committees to develop guidelines, standards, and procedures related to fish and wildlife management, 3) Facilitating the acquisition of important fish and wildlife habitats for conservation and open space, and 4) Providing technical assistance for the planning and development of habitat restoration projects throughout New Jersey. The expected benefits of this grant include improved protection and consideration of fish, wildlife, and their habitats within the state.

This grant will provide federal funds to review and comment on impacts to fish and wildlife on development proposals under the jurisdiction of other governmental agencies to serve on intra and interstate committees with responsibility for developing guidelines standards and procedures for matters relating to fish and wildlife to facilitate the acquisition of important fish and wildlife habitats for the purposes of conservation and open space and to provide technical assistance in the planning and development of habitat restoration projects throughout new jersey. The benefits expected as a result of implementing this grant are improved protection and consideration of fish wildlife and their habitats within the state of new jersey.