The california department of fish and wildlife (cdfw) is requesting federal assistance from the u.s fish andwildlife service (FWS) sport fish restoration act (sfra) to support ongoing activities…

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) received a $663,243.00 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This funding supports the ongoing administration and coordination of CDFW's various sport fish restoration programs throughout California. The Sport Fish Restoration program provides federal funding generated through excise taxes on fishing equipment and motorboat fuel to support conservation, management, and enhancement of sport fish populations across the United States, with grants apportioned to state fish and wildlife agencies annually according to an established legislative formula.

Under this award, CDFW will utilize the funding to support activities directly related to administering and coordinating its comprehensive sport fish restoration initiatives. These activities typically encompass fish population assessments and monitoring, habitat restoration and enhancement, hatchery operations, boating access improvements, aquatic research, and public education programs related to recreational fishing. By maintaining these administrative and coordination functions, CDFW continues to deliver essential services that restore sport fish resources, enhance public access to recreational fishing opportunities, and support the conservation of California's diverse aquatic ecosystems across the state's nearly 300 wildlife areas and ecological reserves.

The california department of fish and wildlife (cdfw) is requesting federal assistance from the u.s fish andwildlife service (FWS) sport fish restoration act (sfra) to support ongoing activities directly related to theadministration and coordination of the departments various sport fish restoration programs in california.