This $3,100,000 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) provides funding to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) for a range of fisheries management and conservation activities across the state of Utah. The key products and services supported by this grant include: monitoring fish populations and aquatic habitats; managing sport fish through activities like stocking and invasive...
This $980,000 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) supports the operations of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources' (UDWR) Aquatic Animal Health and Research Center. The Center provides administrative, research, and aquatic animal health services to support fisheries management, conservation, and recreational activities across Utah. Key products and services delivered through this grant...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $330,000 Formula Grant under the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education program (CFDA 15.611) to the State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR). The grant is intended to provide effective management coordination and technical support for UDWR's federal aid programs, which includes contractual annual payments to Utah counties for wildlife restoration and sport fish restoration act lands, as well as lands...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $14,000,000 Formula Grant under the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education program (CFDA 15.611) to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. This grant supports UDWR's statewide wildlife management programs in Utah, including watershed restoration, habitat stewardship, hunting recommendations, wildlife surveys and inventories, wildlife health programs, and...
The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $237,858 Formula Grant under the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education program (CFDA 15.611) to the State of Utah, Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR). The objective of this one-year project, with a performance period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, is to increase participation in pheasant and chukar hunting by 5% through the purchase and release of pen-raised birds, as well as outreach and evaluation...
The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $1,225,827 Formula Grant under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) to the State of Utah, Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) on July 1, 2024. The grant will fund the development of a non-motorized boat ramp, parking, and restroom facilities at Causey Reservoir in Huntsville, UT. These improvements will provide safe and accessible launching for anglers and recreational boaters, enhancing public access to...
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $171,852 Formula Grant under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR). The grant funds will support UDWR's efforts to develop a "Boat Utah" mobile application and infrastructure database to improve boating access and experiences across Utah. Specifically, the mobile app will allow boaters to plan trips, share satisfaction ratings, and access information on boating access sites and...
The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $1,100,000 Formula Grant under the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education program (CFDA 15.611) to the State of Utah, Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR). This 1-year grant, effective October 1, 2024, will support UDWR's initiatives to monitor and improve the quality and quantity of forage for big game and other wildlife species in key habitats across Utah. The grant has two main components: 1) Monitoring to...
The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $2,900,000 Formula Grant under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education and Safety program (CFDA 15.611) to the State of Utah, Division of Wildlife Resources. The funds will be used to acquire approximately 701.45 acres of privately-owned, undeveloped land and 138.22 water shares in Box Elder County, Utah by December 2023. This acquisition will protect important habitat for waterfowl, shorebirds,...
This $102,000 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service's Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) will fund an inventory and assessment of existing boater access sites and facilities across the state of Utah. The grant will provide funding for regional biologists from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) to conduct on-site evaluations of the condition and functionality of improved boater access infrastructure statewide. This project...