Read the Partnership’s latest science summary about aquatic invasive species in the Mat-Su! Learn about some of the ways Northern Pike and Elodea have the potential to impact salmon and their habitat, best practices to prevent the introduction of new species and manage those that currently exist, and what actions you can take to champion and support management policies and rapid response to newly discovered introductions.

The Mat-Su Salmon Partnership has produced several science summaries to help synthesize information on various salmon habitat related topics for Mat-Su community leaders and general public.

Find the importance of wetlands summary here. Stay tuned next month for the value of riparian areas summary!

The Mat-Su Salmon Partnership is requesting proposals for funding for fiscal year 2021.

Since 2006, the Mat-Su Salmon Partnership, has offered funds through the National Fish Habitat Partnership in support of salmon habitat conservation activities and priorities as identified in the Mat-Su Salmon Partnership’s Strategic Action Plan.

The deadline for proposals is October 23rd, 2020.

Find the detailed guidelines and application on the Partnership website.   Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their projects with listed contacts in the application before submitting proposals.

Photo credit: K.Liebich/USFWS

Increasing Recreational Fisheries Collaboration Through the Fish Habitat Partnerships (FY20) – Call for Ideas.  The Office of Habitat Conservation and the Recreational Fisheries Initiative are looking to identify and support projects within coastal Fish Habitat Partnerships that protect or restore habitat AND engage recreational fishing partners. Learn more here. Do you have ideas? Please contact Mat-Su Salmon Partnership Coordinator Jessica Speed jspeed@tnc.org. Learn about last years’s funded projects here. One page project ideas are due to NOAA by January 31, 2020.

Photo credit: Patty Sullivan/Mat-Su Borough