This federal Project Grant award, provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Pacific Salmon Treaty Program (CFDA 11.438), will enable the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) to implement key provisions of the 2019-2028 Pacific Salmon Treaty and associated Biological Opinion. The $5,280,803 award, effective from September 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will fund a comprehensive set of activities, including stock and fishery monitoring, application of coded wire tags and acoustic tags, genetic sampling and analysis for stock differentiation, development of abundance and productivity estimates, technical support for the Pacific Salmon Commission, and habitat protection and restoration efforts focused on the Stillaguamish River and, as time permits, the Nooksack River. These efforts aim to support the recovery of weakest Chinook salmon populations, increase prey availability for Southern Resident Killer Whales, and fulfill responsibilities under the Pacific Salmon Treaty.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $5.3m | 9/12/24 |