This grant is essential for the new mexico department of game and fish to prevent declines and expand the distribution of aquatic species of greatest conservation need (sgcn) as identified in the U.S.…

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $200,130.50 Formula Grant under the State Wildlife Grants (CFDA 15.634) program to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF). The purpose of this grant is to advance conservation and management strategies that restore and protect aquatic species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) populations throughout their native ranges in New Mexico. The grant funding will enable NMDGF to prevent declines and expand the distribution of aquatic SGCN, as identified in the state's approved Wildlife Action Plan. Key activities to be supported include wildlife surveys, habitat restoration, species monitoring, and other conservation efforts focused on at-risk aquatic species in New Mexico. This grant award is essential for NMDGF to continue its comprehensive wildlife management and conservation work in collaboration with federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and research institutions.

This grant is essential for the new mexico department of game and fish to prevent declines and expand the distribution of aquatic species of greatest conservation need (sgcn) as identified in the U.S. Fish and wildlife service approved state wildlife action plan for new mexico (2017). The purpose of this grant is to advance conservation and management strategies that restore and protect aquatic sgcn populations throughout their native ranges in new mexico.