Wildlife. And Wetlands Restoration Association Pacific Coast Fish

Wildlife. And Wetlands Restoration Association Pacific Coast Fish, doing business as Pacific Coast Fish Wildlife, is a non-profit organization registered to receive federal grant awards since November 28, 2006. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, this organization specializes in environmental conservation and habitat restoration projects, with a particular focus on aquatic ecosystems and fish species. The association's primary work involves implementing projects aimed at improving and preserving wildlife habitats, especially for various fish species such as salmon and lamprey. Their expertise lies in stream and river restoration, habitat improvement, and fish passage projects. Through federal grant awards, both as a prime recipient and sub-grantee, the organization provides services related to the enhancement and restoration of aquatic environments, contributing to the conservation efforts of federal agencies.

The organization has been involved in several significant projects funded through federal grants. A notable example is their participation in the Lindsay Creek habitat improvement project, funded by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service. This project, scheduled from October 2024 to September 2026, aims to reconnect and improve off-channel habitat in Lindsay Creek, a tributary to the Lower Mad River in California. The work includes replacing culverts, reconfiguring an existing oxbow, and constructing habitat features to benefit coho salmon and Pacific lamprey. As a sub-grantee under the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, the association has also participated in projects such as the Lindsay Creek In-Stream Coho Habitat Improvement Design Project and the Lower Little River Off-Channel Coho Habitat Improvement Project. These initiatives involve activities like installing large woody material structures, enhancing floodplains, and improving overall stream conditions for salmonids. The organization's consistent involvement in these types of projects demonstrates their specialized focus on aquatic habitat restoration and fish conservation efforts, aligning with the goals of federal and state agencies in preserving and enhancing natural habitats for endangered and threatened species.