Management and restoration of alabama sport fish

Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) received a formula grant award of $5,885,903.00 from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 4 for the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605). The award, effective from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, supports comprehensive management and restoration of Alabama's sport fish resources. This funding enables ADCNR to implement activities designed to restore and enhance sport fish populations, improve public access to recreational fishing opportunities, and support aquatic resource conservation and education initiatives across the state.

Under this award, ADCNR delivers a range of products and services including fish population assessments and monitoring, habitat restoration projects, hatchery operations, boating access facility improvements, and public education programs related to sport fishing. The department executes these activities through its Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division and collaborates with sub-awardees including Auburn University, Mississippi State University, the University of South Alabama, and the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission. Key deliverables focus on sustainable management of sport fish stocks, restoration of aquatic habitats, and enhancement of recreational fishing access throughout Alabama's coastal and inland waterway systems.