When trees fall into a stream, the result can be a mix of pools and shallow areas that are used by trout for feeding, reproducing, avoiding high flows, and hiding from predators. In Vermont, a history of clearing streams and … Continued
Through the National Fish Habitat Partnership program (NFHP), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and its partners are providing more than $18 million to support 83 fish habitat conservation projects in 34 states. USFWS is providing $4 million this … Continued
A new study by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) suggests that anticipated increases in urban land use in the Piedmont region of the southeastern United States will lead to loss of sensitive fish and invertebrate species from thousands of miles … Continued
In Massachusetts, 12 river and wetland restoration projects will be designated Priority Projects through the Department of Fish and Game’s (DFG) Division of Ecological Restoration (DER). Upon receiving designation, Priority Projects are eligible for technical services, including data collection, engineering, … Continued
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), along with numerous federal, state, and local agencies, companies, and organizations, recently announced funding for a variety of upcoming projects to restore fisheries, protect important habitat, and provide educational opportunities across the USA. … Continued