Protect fish and wildlife through the review of federally funded permitted and or licensed activities throughout arkansas

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 4 awarded $180,000.00 to the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (AGFC) under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The primary deliverable under this Formula Grant is the review and environmental coordination of federally funded, permitted, and licensed activities throughout Arkansas to protect fish and wildlife resources. Specifically, AGFC's Environmental Coordination Division will evaluate project proposals for potential impacts to fish and wildlife and implement mitigation measures to minimize adverse effects on these resources.

This award supports AGFC's statutory responsibility as the state's lead fish and wildlife management agency to conduct environmental reviews on federal activities within Arkansas. The Sport Fish Restoration program provides formula-based funding to state fish and wildlife agencies for conservation, management, and enhancement of sport fish populations and related public recreational access. The funding generated through excise taxes on fishing equipment and motorboat fuel is apportioned annually to eligible states according to established legislative formulas, with AGFC's allocation directed toward fulfilling its environmental coordination mandate.

During the grant period the environmental coordination division will review project proposals for the potential to affect fish and wildlife and work to minimize impacts on these resources.