Overviewthis grant agreement between the US fish and wildlife service (USFWS) and the wisconsin department of natural resources (department) defines how the department will administer and implement…

Overviewthis grant agreement between the US fish and wildlife service (USFWS) and the wisconsin department of natural resources (department) defines how the department will administer and implement its sport fish restoration program under the comprehensive management system (CMS) option. The CMS approach requires the department to 1. Assess the status of fish and wildlife resources 2. Establish future goals for those resources 3. Develop a fish wildlife strategic plan 4. Implement that plan through the use of management system and 5. Evaluate progress in implementing that plan.action areathis grant includes activities on state owned fishery areas and boat ramps and fishing piers throughout wisconsin.goals OBJECTIVES1. Protect conserve and manage fishery resources on over 1.8 million acres of public land.2. Provide high quality opportunities for anglers.3. Manage and maintain department owned properties.4. Enhance restore and increase public appreciation of wisconsins aquatic species and ecosystems.5. Plan for future resource management and recreational use and public use FACILITIES6. Provide professional real estate services to the DEPARTMENT7. Design recreational and employee support FACILITIES8. Conduct research to acquire original knowledge and analyze information to inform policies and support science based management decisions. 9. Protect enhance and promote public safety.10. Recruit new anglers and retain existing anglers and reactivate lapsed anglers.11. Develop and manage state owned boat ramps and fishing PIERS12. Support external partners in achieving these same goals through subawards.OUTCOMES1. Management and enhancement of fish populations and aquatic habitats.2. Enhanced understanding of fishery resources through research.3. Management of emerging fish health issues.4. Availability of high quality public outdoor recreation OPPORTUNITIES5. Enhanced understanding of fish health through public outreach and education.6. Enhanced participation in angling.7. Excellence in public service.