This $509,788.00 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service's Sport Fish Restoration program supports the State of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in managing Chinook salmon and winter steelhead populations in the Willamette and Sandy River basins. Key activities include:
- Research and monitoring to protect the genetic integrity of natural Chinook salmon populations and maintain sport fisheries,
- Collecting biological data on ESA-listed winter steelhead to inform management, and
- Coordinating conservation and recovery efforts with other federal and state agencies.
The grant aims to support management plans that protect ESA-listed species while maintaining recreational fishing opportunities. The award period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025.
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