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
The Mat-Su Salmon Partnership is pleased to announce our FY24 call for proposals for National Fish Habitat Partnership funding! Salmon habitat related projects must address the conservation activities and priorities identified in the Partnership’s 2019 Addendum to the Strategic Action Plan.
With the passage of the America’s Conservation (ACE) Act through the National Fish Habitat Partnership, there are new requirements and modifications to the request for proposals (RFP), including a 1:1 non-federal match (cash or in-kind) requirement. Please read the guidelines carefully and note that we are continuing to transition to the new law guiding the National Fish Habitat Partnership program.
Update! Deadline for proposal submission has been extended to Tuesday, February 21st, 2023.
Still have questions? Contact Jessica Speed, Partnership Coordinator, email: jessica.speed@tu.org
Find a list of past funded projects here.
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 February 10th, 2023
DID YOU KNOW? The Mat-Su Salmon Habitat Partnership offers project advice and potential endorsement for Partners working on Mat-Su Basin projects that conserve or increase knowledge of salmon and their habitat. Download the Project Endorsement Application to learn more.
*Photo Credit: Matthew Boline, Trout Unlimited Alaska
