Monitor and assess the status of new hampshires freshwater andanadromous fisheries resources through a planned scientific approach and to develop, implement, and evaluate management strategies that…

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5 awarded New Hampshire Fish & Game a formula grant of $886,000 under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This award supports comprehensive fisheries monitoring and management activities designed to restore, conserve, and enhance New Hampshire's freshwater and anadromous fish populations. Key deliverables include fish habitat surveys, fish population assessments, anadromous fish restoration initiatives, fish conservation activities, angler surveys and human dimensions research, operational planning, public outreach, and professional training.

The Sport Fish Restoration program is financed through excise taxes on fishing equipment and related maritime products and supports state fish and wildlife agencies in maintaining viable sport fishery resources. The award anticipates improved management of New Hampshire's inland fisheries resources, with intended beneficiaries including the general public, recreational anglers, and the fishery resources themselves. No sub-recipients are performing work under this award, and all activities will be performed by New Hampshire Fish & Game in-state.

Monitor and assess the status of new hampshires freshwater andanadromous fisheries resources through a planned scientific approach and to develop, implement, and evaluate management strategies that are consistent with resource capabilities. Activities to beperformed include fish habitat surveys, fish population assessments, anadromous fish restorationand fish conservation, angler surveys and human dimensions research, operational planning, publicoutreach, professional training, and project coordination.expected outcomes include improved management of new hampshires inland fisheries resources.intended beneficiaries include the public who will benefit from more effective management of statefisheries. Recreational anglers will also benefit from appropriate management of these resources. The fishery resources will also ultimately benefit. There are no anticipated subrecipientspreforming work under this award.