Mat-Su Basin Salmon Habitat Partnership

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Want to be more involved in the Mat-Su Basin Salmon Habitat Partnership? Join the Steering Committee!

Three Upcoming Vacancies on the Mat-Su Basin Salmon Habitat Partnership Steering Committee.

The Steering Committee is the guiding body for the Partnership which brings together over 65 organizations and individuals who share a vision of thriving salmon, healthy habitats, and vibrant communities in the Mat-Su. The 10 person Steering Committee ensures that the Partnership follows guidelines set forth by the National Fish Habitat Partnership and achieves goals set out in the Mat-Su Salmon Partnership 2019 Addendum to the Strategic Action Plan.

The Partnership is currently accepting applications for two at-large seats, and one local government seat. To learn more about the operations of the Partnership see Mat-Su Salmon Partnership Structure and Operations Framework, and contact the Partnership coordinator with questions or to be put in touch with a Steering Committee member.

If you are interested, send a letter explaining why you want to join the Steering Committee and what you can do to help the Partnership achieve its goals.  Send the letter to Jessica Speed (jessica.speed@tu.org) by May 1st, 2024.

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Registration is Open! 2024 Alaska Stream Crossing Virtual Workshop – March 18-21, 2024

(Katrina Liebich/USFWS)
(Katrina Liebich/USFWS)

Registration is now live for the 2024 Alaska Stream Crossing Virtual Workshop! This event is free and we are using the Whova event platform to enhance our opportunity to engage with meeting organizers, workshop presenters and attendees. You can access the Whova app and meeting details here: 2024 Alaska Stream Crossing Workshop – Increasing Ecological Function and Resiliency (whova.com) and register here: 2024 Alaska Stream Crossing Workshop – Increasing Ecological Function and Resiliency Registration (whova.com)The workshop will take place March 18-21, 2024 10:00am – 3:00pm daily.

We will also be hosting two book club opportunities to discuss and share thoughts about our keynote speaker, Ben Goldfarb’s book: Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet. For those in Anchorage, please join us at the King Street Brewery Friday, March 8, 2024 from 3:00-5:00pm; and for everyone through a virtual gathering on Friday, March 15, 2024 from 3:00-5:00pm (Alaska Time).

Thanks so much for your efforts to increase ecological function and resiliency for our aquatic systems in Alaska. Looking forward to learning lots from all of you at the workshop.

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Angler Conservation Funding Opportunity!

The NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation and the Recreational Fisheries Initiative are seeking to identify and support projects within coastal Fish Habitat Partnerships (FHPs) that protect or restore habitat AND engage recreational fishing partners.

Read full request for proposals here.

Proposals are due by April 15th, 2024

Find summaries of FY23 funded projects – including one in the Mat-Su, here.

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Deadline Extended! Call for Proposals: National Fish Habitat Partnership FY25 Project Funding!

The Mat-Su Basin Salmon Partnership is now accepting proposals for funding through the National Fish Habitat Partnership! Salmon habitat related projects must address the conservation activities and priorities identified in the Partnership’s 2019 Addendum to the Strategic Action Plan.

The deadline for Applications has been extended to February 27th, 2024. All applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposal with the Partnership Coordinator. Contact jessica.speed@tu.org.

With the passage of the America’s Conservation (ACE) Act  through the National Fish Habitat Partnership, there are newer timelines and modifications to the request for proposals (RFP).  For instance, individual projects must meet a 1:1 non-federal match (cash or in-kind) requirement – with the exception of Tribes, who are exempt. Please read the guidelines carefully and note that we are continuing to transition to the new law guiding the National Fish Habitat Partnership program. 

Scroll down this page to learn about some of the past funded projects

Photo credit: Michelle Beadle/Trout Unlimited

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The Mat-Su Salmon Symposium is Next Week!

Please join us Monday, November 13th and Tuesday, November 14th at the Palmer Community Depot in Palmer, AK!

The annual Mat-Su Salmon Science and Conservation Symposium shares information on Mat-Su Basin watersheds, salmon, and salmon habitat to promote an exchange of ideas about salmon science and conservation.

This event is hosted by the Mat-Su Basin Habitat Partnership, which convenes a diverse group of over 60 stakeholders who are invested in the health of local salmon, including federal and state agencies, landowners, Tribal entities, non-profits, businesses and more.

This year’s agenda includes a keynote address on key lessons of salmon conservation science that have emerged during the past few decades from Dr. Peter Westley of UAF. Additional topics covered include habitat restoration, invasive species, water quality and more.

Everyone welcome. Please join us! Note, this is an in-person event, with no virtual option. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope those who cannot attend in person will benefit from video recordings of talks posted on the Symposium webpage following the event. Find more information including Agenda, Symposium booklet with abstracts, registration and additional event details on the Symposium webpage.

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