This project provides the administration and coordination of all sport fish restoration SFR projects in oregon

This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605), will fund the administration and coordination of all sport fish restoration projects in Oregon. The $104,278 award to the State of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), valid from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, will support the preparation and submission of grant applications, assistance in obtaining permits for ground-disturbing activities, and the review and editing of progress reports. The ODFW staff funded by this award will work at a statewide level to coordinate management activities, provide biological information, and oversee Oregon's sport fisheries. Additionally, the grant will implement statewide projects to benefit recreational boating access in Oregon in partnership with local and state entities.

This project will be responsible for the preparation and submission of grant applications assisting field staff to obtain necessary permits for ground disturbing activities from local and state governments and the review and editing of progress reports. The staff funded by these projects work at a statewide level coordinating management activities providing biological information and managing oregons sport fisheries. Statewide projects benefiting recreational boating access in oregon are also implemented under this project with local and state partners.