The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $121,511 Project Grant under the Fish and Aquatic Conservation - Aquatic Invasive Species program (CFDA 15.608) to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The grant period runs from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026.
The purpose of this grant is to monitor and survey aquatic invasive species across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Key activities include:
- Updating the 2002 Massachusetts Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Plan
- Printing and distributing outreach materials and signage
- Monitoring and surveying aquatic invasive species statewide
- Attending state, local, and national meetings related to aquatic invasive species
The expected outcomes are an updated AIS plan, more comprehensive data on the status of AIS in Massachusetts, and increased engagement with citizens who recreate on the state's freshwater and marine waterbodies.
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