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DFG Press Release

DFG solicits proposals for watershed restoration grants; deadline Sept. 3

Aug. 8, 2008

Contact:
Patty Forbes, Program Coordinator, (916) 327-8842
DFG Office of Communications, (916) 322-8911

The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) Fisheries Restoration Grant Program is soliciting proposals for watershed restoration projects in California’s coastal watersheds. The primary goal of this program is to ensure the survival and protection of coho salmon, steelhead trout, Chinook salmon, and cutthroat trout in the state’s coastal watersheds.

This year, DFG will focus on funding projects that have immediate benefits to salmonids in watersheds affected by the 2007 and 2008 wildfires. Proposals for projects that remove permanent or seasonal barriers to otherwise functioning historical salmonid habitat, and those that improve riparian habitat and water quality enough to benefit spawning or rearing habitat for salmonids are particularly desirable.

Funding for the anadromous fish restoration work in coastal watersheds that have been impacted by the wildfires of 2007 and 2008 is limited to these types of projects:

	Fish Ladders
	Fish Passage at Stream Crossings
	In-stream Barrier Modification for Fish Passage
	Riparian Restoration
	Watershed Evaluation, Assessment and Planning

Funding for fiscal year 2008-2009 is expected to be approximately $10 million. All proposals submitted by mail must have a U.S. Postal Service postmark no later than Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008. Proposals delivered by any other means, including hand delivery in person, must be delivered no later than 3 p.m. on Sept. 3, 2008.

DFG’s intent is to fund projects that are consistent with its Steelhead Restoration and Management Plan for California, the Recovery Strategy for California Coho Salmon, and address impacts to listed waters from wildfires within anadromous salmonid habitat.

All documents needed to apply for these grants - including the application form, complete instructions and contact information - are available on the Internet, at www.dfg.ca.gov/fish/Administration/Grants/FRGP/Solicitation.asp.

Funding for proposals submitted under this proposal solicitation notice are subject to the availability of funds and approval of the Budget Act for the State fiscal year 2008-2009. Grant agreements will not be in place until the spring of 2009.