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.
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
Using Big Lake as a case study, on August 22nd, 13 presenters over five stops, highlighted some of the challenges and solutions to maintaining water quality and the integrity of fish habitat while growth continues in this recreational hotspot for fishing and watersports. Thanks to the 40 people who took the time to come out!
Learn more on the Partnership website.
On Saturday, June 3rd we held the 2nd annual planted native trees and improved salmon habitat along Montana Creek near the Yoder Road bridge. With the help of over 60 volunteers, we planted well over 200 native trees and shrubs, enjoyed fry bread from Knik Tribe and learned more about the needs of baby salmon living right along the section of creek we were planting!
This was phase 1 of a multipart project to restore 450 feet of habitat on Montana Creek. More to come!
We want to give a big thanks to all of the wonderful volunteers who came out, grabbed a shovel, and got to work! We couldn’t have done it without you!
We also want to give a big shout out to the partners who made it all happen: Susitna River Coalition, Mat-Su Borough, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Knik Tribal Council and Trout Unlimited. Added thanks to additional event and greater project sponsors– Trout Unlimited Southcentral Alaska Chapter and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Montana Creek is one of four projects NOAA Fisheries is funding in 2023 to restore habitat through the coastal National Fish Habitat Partnerships.
Join us Saturday, June 3rd from 10-2pm for the Mat-Su Salmon Partnership’s 2nd annual Plants for Salmon community planting day. We’ll be planting native trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants to improve habitat and water quality on Montana Creek at the Yoder Road Bridge.
There will be informational booths, minnow trapping presentations, free hot dogs and other goodies, salmon cornhole and games. This will be a fun and beneficial event. Invite your friends and family and bring your shovels (we’ll have plenty if you don’t have one).
We are collaborating to host this year’s event with the Susitna River Coalition, the Mat-Su Borough, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Knik Tribal Council, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Trout Unlimited Alaska.
Read Flyer here . Contact jessica.speed@tu.org or info@susitnarivercoalition.org with any questions.
See the Facebook event page for updates. RSVP here
