Operate and maintain 136 existing public boating and fishing water accessfacilities owned or controlled by the new hampshire fish and game department

The New Hampshire Fish & Game Department received $490,000 in Sport Fish Restoration (CFDA 15.605) funding from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5 for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The award supports the operation and maintenance of 136 existing public boating and fishing water access facilities throughout New Hampshire. Key services delivered include overall administration of the statewide public access program, field inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of public water access facilities, technical assistance to municipalities, development of public outreach materials, and user satisfaction surveys.

The expected outcome is a comprehensive operation and management program that maintains public boat access facilities in safe, attractive, and user-friendly condition while maximizing the useful life of these recreational assets. The intended beneficiaries are New Hampshire citizens and visitors seeking access to the state's water resources for recreational purposes. No sub-recipients are performing work under this award, with the Fish and Game Department directly responsible for all program implementation activities.

Activities performed includeoverall administration of new hampshires statewide public access program, field inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of existing public water access facilities. Technical assistance to towns, developmentof materials to help the public locate and enjoy facilities, and public use and satisfaction surveys are completed, as needed. The expected outcome is a well-planned and executed operation and management program that helps to keep public boat access facilities safe, attractive, and user-friendly. IT is expected that this project will maximize the useful life of these public facilities. The intended beneficiaries of this work are the citizens and visitors to the state of new hampshire seeking an opportunity to enjoy the states water resources. There are no sub-recipients performing work under this award.