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ALABAMAAlma Bryant High SchoolOyster Restoration in Coastal AlabamaLead high school students in restoring 20,000 square feet of oyster habitat. Students will monitor success of their efforts and share information with other schools and citizens in the area.$26,380

American Bird ConservancyBeach-Nesting Bird Conservation in the Gulf of Mexico – IIProtect vulnerable solitary and colonial beach- and island-nesting birds such as Wilson’s and Snowy Plovers, Least Terns, and Black Skimmers from human disturbance.$170,000

Birmingham-Southern CollegeTurkey Creek Vermilion Darter Restoration and Education (AL)Conserve three threatened species of fish, the watercress darter, the rush darter, and the vermilion darter, on the 466-acre Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson, Alabama. Project will restore 100 linear feet of stream bank, construct a public access point and a pavilion and reduce sediment in the Thompson Bridge area.$20,000

Conservian, Inc.Restoring Shorebird Populations on the Eastern Gulf (AL, MS)Work closely with Alabama and Mississippi partners to monitor and restore beach-nesting bird populations and their habitats. Project will use local steward volunteers to expand capacity in the field to monitor and protect shorebird populations.$100,000

Freshwater Land TrustVillage Creek Brownfield Clean-up and Restoration (AL)Restore two acres along a brownfield site on Village Creek with native shrubs, trees and other plants to stabilize a streambank. Project also will remove debris and implement design work for a public trail.$39,554

Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders’ AllianceGulf Wild Traceability and Data Collection in the GulfImplement Gulf Wild scalable traceability program adding value and market share to the commercial reef fish industry in the Gulf of Mexico. Project will identify tools for fishery and seafood data capture.$150,000

Institute for Marine Mammal StudiesStranding Response and Necropsies for Marine Mammals in Gulf of MexicoProject provides resources to respond to, conduct necropsies on, and collect tissues from stranded marine mammals in the Mississippi Sound and adjacent waters.$95,000

Land Trust Alliance, Inc.Advancing Land and Water Conservation in the Gulf of MexicoSustain and advance the coalition of private, non-governmental land and water conservation organizations working in the coastal areas of the five states on the Gulf of Mexico. Project will result in a draft comprehensive Conservation Vision collectively identifying priority focus areas for land and ecosystem conservation and restoration.$25,000

Micah BrodskyNorthern Gulf of Mexico Unusual Mortality Event Veterinarian AssistanceProvide technical expertise to the Northern Gulf of Mexico Marine Mammal Stranding Network to respond to live and dead stranded marine mammals and to necropsy dead stranded animals.$131,733

Milliken Forestry Company, Inc.Apalachicola Red-cockaded Woodpecker Monitoring – VIMonitor 110 groups of endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers in the Apalachicola National Forest. Project will translocate 30 woodpeckers annually to small, at-risk populations through the Southern Range Translocation Cooperative.$159,600

Operation Migration — USAReintroduction of a Migratory Population of Whooping CranesUse specially-modified light aircraft to imprint and guide young-of-year whooping cranes along a predetermined migration route, beginning in Wisconsin and ending at Florida’s Gulf coast.$189,214

The Longleaf Alliance, Inc.Expanding the ALERT Team Approach to Accelerate Longleaf Restoration (AL, FL)Advance longleaf restoration across the range through outreach as well as technical and cost-share assistance to landowners. Project will expand and extend the ALERT team model to develop new partners across state boundaries.$150,000

The Longleaf Alliance, Inc.Longleaf Restoration in the Gulf Coastal Plain Ecosystem Partnership Landscape (AL, FL)Manage and restore longleaf pine habitat in the Gulf Coastal Plain Ecosystem Partnership landscape, a Significant Geographic Area for the recovery of the longleaf pine ecosystem and its associated wildlife species.$350,000

The Nature ConservancyDevelop a Longleaf Pine Model Forest on the Fall Line (AL, GA)Develop a prototype longleaf pine forest to serve as a model for working-forest landowners to promote longleaf pine conservation on private lands near the Fort Benning Military Installation.$350,000

The Red Mountain Park Fund, Inc.Red Mountain Park – Invasive Plant Species Removal Program (AL)Continue the Invasive Plant Species Removal Program using volunteer and staff resources to restore natural flora and fauna habitats and open up the landscape for park visitor enjoyment and use.$25,000

Troy UniversityPersimmon Branch Wetlands Enhancement (AL)Restore 15 acres of wetland and riparian habitat along a tributary to Persimmon Branch by removing non-native plants and creating wetlands to capture urban stormwater runoff.$20,500

University of TennesseeSoutheastern Grassland Birds Initiative – IVRestore grassland bird populations by providing national conservation leadership and applying market-based incentives that deliver large-scale habitat solutions. Project will enhance capacity for the National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative, and the Center for Native Grasslands Management to ensure coordination and leadership for a resident game bird and native grass restoration initiative.$205,000

U.S. Forest ServiceShortleaf Woodland Restoration and Maintenance (AL)Restore shortleaf and oak woodland ecosystems in the Bankhead National Forest. Project will involve commercial thinning, prescribed burning, mid-story removal, and restoration of loblolly stands to shortleaf stands.$100,000

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation works to protect and restore the health of ecosystems so our native species can thrive.

Since our founding in 1984, we’ve become one of the largest conservation funders in the world. We bring public and private partners together to support science-based projects and community-driven solutions.

In FY13, we awarded 537 grants to generate a total of more than $197 million in conservation funding.

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Friends of the Bill Williams River and Havasu National Wildlife RefugesBuilding Capacity for Friends of the Bill Williams River and Havasu National Wildlife Refuge (CA, AZ)Enhance internal use infrastructure and expand development of outreach and educational programs.$2,639

Gila Watershed PartnershipYouth Conservation Engagement Pathway Pilot Program (AZ)Design and develop a replicable model for a sustainable pathway to engage youth in conservation activities that will lead to careers and volunteerism in conservation on public lands.$79,999

Paula and Cabot Sedgwick Family FoundationBorderland Youth Leaders for Wetland Stewardship (AZ)Work with area youth to develop a stewardship and interpretive program for Las Lagunas, a natural wetland, and restore the site to benefit habitat and wildlife. Restoration activities include installation of wildlife-friendly livestock exclusion measures, removing invasive plant species, water quality monitoring as well as providing signage and interpretive tours to engage the local community in identifying and protecting native species.$30,000

Prescott Creeks Preservation AssociationUrban Habitat Improvement Through Invasive Species Removal (AZ)Improve riparian habitat conditions along urban creek reaches in the upper Granite Creek Watershed through the control and removal of target invasive vegetation species.$41,440

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Assessment and Restoration of Gila Trout (AZ, NM)Restore existing Gila trout recovery streams by reintroducing Gila trout to areas where non-native trout were eliminated by fire and develop a longer-term conservation portfolio.$96,300

U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceBlack-footed Ferret Recovery Program: Building CapacityIncrease capacity within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to provide sylvatic plague management and prairie dog boundary control within the range of the black-footed ferret.$300,000

Valley Forward AssociationGrand Central Outdoor Learning Center (AZ)Enhance the sustainability of a downtown Phoenix neighborhood through a Canalscape project. Project will feature a new learning center that will include a water retention component to address floodplain issues and water resource management.$20,000

Watershed Management Group, Inc.A New Vision for Phoenix: Green InfrastructureImplement habitat rain gardens through hands-on volunteer workshops throughout the Phoenix region, demonstrating how to use green infrastructure to increase sustainability in arid cities.$26,652

ARKANSASUniversity of TennesseeSoutheastern Grassland Birds Initiative – IVRestore grassland bird populations through national conservation leadership and market-based incentives that deliver large-scale habitat solutions. Project will enhance capacity for the National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative, and the Center for Native Grasslands Management to ensure national coordination and leadership for a resident game bird and a strong producer-focused native grass initiative.$205,000

CALIFORNIAAmerican Rivers, Inc.Economies Of Scale: Design and Permitting Meadow Restoration (CA)Advance four high-priority projects through the design and permitting stages so that they are shovel-ready, build capacity in the region to more efficiently move meadow restoration forward, and assess and prioritize meadows for restoration in the American River watershed.$148,691

Amigos de los RiosEmerald Necklace Urban Greenway Restoration (CA)Plant and restore trees and native landscaping along the San Gabriel River. Project will involve weekly volunteer events, training workshops, and educational outreach.$23,955

Back to Natives Restoration, Inc.Community Volunteer Habitat Restoration Program (CA)Work with community volunteers in restoring habitat at Santiago Park Nature Reserve in Santa Ana and the Clevelend National Forest in Orange County, California.$25,000

Bureau of Land ManagementCalifornia Public Lands EducationEducate 60 underserved and economically disadvantaged youth about natural resources career opportunities, and employ youth to restore natural and cultural landmarks and monitor critical habitat.$75,000

Bureau of Land Management — Redding Field OfficeRestoring Northern California Oak WoodlandsPropagate native plants to restore degraded public lands, make educational presentations to the public, and revise management practices to reduce the causes of oak woodland habitat degradation.$30,000

California Invasive Plant CouncilPriority Invasive Plant Eradication in the Central Sierra Region (CA)Conduct high-priority eradication activities with the five county’s central Sierra Weed Management Areas and share a prioritization approach with other regions. Project will protect biodiversity, safeguard water supply, and cultivate a coordinated Early Detection Rapid Response infrastructure.$74,040

California State University Long Beach Research FoundationFisheries Internship Program (CA)Identify potential California State University Long Beach students qualified to fulfill the duties of the Montrose Settlements Restoration Program Biological Sciences and Communications Interns and to facilitate the submission of appropriate application materials to Montrose Settlements Restoration Program personnel for evaluation.$15,882

California Trout, Inc.Golden Trout Meadow Inventory in the Inyo National Forest (CA)Hold a conference to establish best practices in meadows restoration; contribute findings to the U.S. Forest Service revision process; assess, prioritize and ready meadow restoration needs in the Inyo National Forest.$87,995

California Trout, Inc.Hat Creek Youth Initiative (CA)Engage and mentor 32 minority youth over two summers to implement hands-on conservation work. Projects will include streambank restoration, riparian planting, trail construction, and scientific monitoring as they engage as stewards to restore a local conservation legacy.$86,750

ALASKAAlaska Botanical Garden, Inc.Alaska Botanical Garden Forest Stewardship EducationDevelop educational materials, install interpretive signage and conduct tours to educate the Botanical Garden’s 20,000 annual visitors about the health issues faced by Alaska’s boreal forest ecosystem and other long-term conservation initiatives.$21,000

Alaska Longline Fishermen’s AssociationGPS Data Loggers as a Low-Cost Alternative to Vessel Monitoring Systems (AK)Conduct a two-stage field trial to fully evaluate and document the use of GPS data loggers as a low-cost alternative to Vessel Monitoring Systems in Alaska’s catch share halibut and sablefish fisheries.$110,000

Alaska Marine Conservation CouncilEvery Halibut Counts: Reducing Halibut Discard Mortality (AK)A collaborative, industry-driven conservation initiative to reduce mortality of discarded halibut in the Alaska sport fishing sector by facilitating broad use of best practices for careful release.$55,000

Alaska Maritime National Wildlife RefugeRed-legged Kittiwake Population Modeling in the Pribilof Island (AK)Create a population model to assess harvest levels of Red-legged Kittiwakes. Project will develop population models that will allow for more definitive assessments of the population trajectories on each island and to determine the extent to which subsistence harvest can be continued without harming the kittiwake populations.$109,550

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Inc.Wood Bison Enclosure (AK)Create a 165-acre fenced enclosure in the Chugach National Forest in which to prepare wood bison for release into the wild.$75,000

Copper River Watershed ProjectSalmon Blitz: Cataloging Copper River Salmon Habitat (AK)Engage community volunteers in field surveys to collect data on salmon habitat to update information in Alaska’s Anadromous Waters Catalog. Outcomes of the Salmon Blitz Copper River Watershed Project will be shared with other regions throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest to inform and aid future citizen engagement programs.$56,985

North Pacific Fisheries Association Inc.Testing Electronic Monitoring on Small Fixed-Gear Cod Boats (AK)Field test an improved electronic monitoring system on small fixed-gear boats (pot and hook-and-line) fishing for Pacific cod in the Gulf of Alaska. Project will compare the costs of electronic monitoring to the costs of observers in this fishery.$127,400

Nushagak-Mulchatna / Wood-Tikchik Land TrustData Collection and Monitoring of Bristol Bay Headwaters (AK)Establish and implement a monitoring program to collect baseline data on water quality, water temperature, metals, fish, rearing salmon, macroinvertebrates and other parameters.$107,093

Pacific States Marine Fisheries CommissionRange-wide Coastal Cutthroat Trout AssessmentConduct a range-wide assessment and identify conservation and restoration populations of coastal cutthroat trout using a GIS-based protocol.$64,709

Queen’s UniversityGenetic Study to Aid Conservation of Kittlitz’s MurreletAssess genetic variation within and among local Kittlitz’s Murrelets populations to aid management in Alaska coastal ecosystems.$25,338

Salcha Delta Soil and Water Conservation District64 Degrees North Restoration – Connecting Youth to the Environment (AK)Teach youth natural resource management skills in interior Alaska through mapping projects, removing 30 acres of noxious weeds along land corridors, and propagating 1,000 trees and shrubs in a native plant nursery.$44,850

Southcentral FoundationSilver Salmon Creek Camp Water Quality (AK)Conduct a water quality protection project at an ecologically unique and remote education facility located on the shores of Cook Inlet.$100,000

The Great Land Trust, Inc.Wasilla Creek Greenbelt Access (AK)Conserve 976 acres of coastal wetlands including spawning, rearing and overwintering habitat for all five species of salmon in Cook Inlet, Alaska, and create an educational trail for school groups.$25,000

ARIZONAArizona Antelope FoundationYouth and Wildlife Conservation at Las Cienegas Grasslands (AZ)Partner with the Southwest Conservation Corps to employ eight youth to modify 20-40 miles of rangeland fencing for improved pronghorn connectivity on 20,000 grassland acres and conduct summer black-tailed prairie dog population surveys on three recently transplanted colonies.$79,400

Arizona Game and Fish DepartmentBlack-tailed Prairie Dog Re-establishment and Management (AZ)Work towards successful re-establishment of black-tailed prairie dogs in Arizona utilizing grassland restoration, translocations, monitoring, and associated research to ensure success.$400,000

Arizona Game and Fish DepartmentPromoting Chiricahua Leopard Frog Recovery on Private Lands in Southeast ArizonaAdvance Chiricahua leopard frog recovery in four focal recovery units in Arizona. Project will improve knowledge about how Chiricahua leopard frogs are dispersing through telemetry studies, identify sites that have the potential to be enrolled in Safe Harbor Agreements, conduct outreach to interested property owners, develop agreements, and establish populations that will contribute to recovery.$193,134

Arizona Land and Water TrustProtecting Sky Island Grassland (AZ)Protect an estimated 2,000 acres across the Sky Island Grasslands geographic range leveraging key and significant funding resources and working with established partnerships.$48,825

Borderlands Restoration L3CIntegrated Collaborative Habitat Restoration on Private Land (AZ)Use four management tools to improve habitat for grassland birds while monitoring the impact of management on other wildlife. Project will evaluate approximately 60,000 acres.$241,600

Bureau of Land ManagementMadrean Archipelago Native Plant Development and Outreach (AZ)Students will work with the Bureau of Land Management and local schools to grow native plants for habitat and pollinator projects. Project will result in improved restoration abilities and techniques.$30,000

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California Trout, Inc.Recovering Lahontan Cutthroat Trout in Upper Walker BasinRecover Lahontan cutthroat trout in the Upper Walker River Basin through restoration and community engagement.$124,200

California Trout, Inc.SanDOC Coalition’s Watershed Guardian Project (CA)Launch the SanDOC Coalition chapter with a flagship volunteer project that will restore habitat for southern steelhead trout in San Luis Rey Watershed and build community awareness of the ecological importance of the watershed as native habitat for the endangered steelhead.$50,000

California Wildlife CenterEmergency Support for Expanded Pinniped Rehabilitation (CA)Provide operational funding for emergency rehabilitation of Northern Elephant Seal pups in the southern California region.$29,401

California Wildlife Officers FoundationKeeping Wildlife Officers Active in CaliforniaSupport California Wildlife Officers in the protection of California’s natural resources through grants for emergency assistance, recognition awards, education scholarships, equipment, and training.$100,000

Center for Ecosystem Management and RestorationFlow Improvement in the Russian River Watershed (CA)Continue work to combine scientific strategies, public outreach, and on-the-ground projects to reduce the impact of diversions on coho salmon and improve their survival in the Russian River watershed. Project will develop, implement and evaluate projects that increase instream flows during the dry season and improve coho over-summer survival.$583,000

City of Los Angeles — Department of Recreation and ParksCabrillo Beach Pier Fishing Program (CA) – IIIContinue the Cabrillo Beach Pier Fishing Program (CBPFP) by providing 10 four-hour long hands-on fishing sessions for 300 youth ages 6 to 16 years old. The sessions will raise awareness about safe fish consumption along the Los Angeles coastline, explain the impact of human activity on the Palos Verdes Shelf ecosystem, and provide a safe, hands-on fishing experience.$10,000

Community Water CenterSafe Drinking Water for Residents of the San Joaquin Valley (CA)Secure local water quality for low and middle income residents in the San Joaquin Valley through education, pilot project development and technical assistance for local water resource protection.$75,000

Environment for the AmericasCelebrate Shorebirds: Engaging Latinos in Natural Resource Careers and Conservation Action – IIProvide nine new internships that will train and engage Latino youth in research, shorebird monitoring, and education and outreach techniques.$82,500

Esperanza Youth and Family CenterEnvironmental Equity Through Water Pollution Prevention (CA)Build the capacity of local communities regarding water pollution. Project will assist local communities in building a water improvement plan through training, education, and organizing.$50,000

Farallon InstituteAddressing the Forage Needs of Seabirds in the California Current SystemAddress the forage needs of marine predators, focusing on seabirds, in the California Current System, spanning the entire U.S. West Coast. Project will develop quantitative predator needs strategy for the California Current System encompassing the entire predator assemblage, focusing on seabirds, borne from synthesis of different approaches and accessible to management.$264,847

Farallones Marine Sanctuary AssociationSeabird Protection Network (CA)Reduce human disturbance to seabirds and other wildlife along the central California coast through an organized outreach and education program combined with law enforcement and seabird management actions.$147,763

Fort Bragg Groundfish AssociationBranding and Marketing, Next Steps in Sustainable Fisheries (CA)Build a branding, promotional and traceability strategy to capitalize on compliance with sustainability measures in the Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ) fishery. This project will focus on collaborative action among Fort Bragg fishermen, fishermen from nearby ports in the Central Coast Risk Pool, and non-government partners to launch an innovative strategy to create the value necessary for a smaller scale fishing port to succeed in an ITQ management program.$100,000

Fresno Metro MinistryFresno Urban Farm Network (CA)Develop the first sustainable urban farm in Fresno in order to improve the environment and food security.$25,000

Friends of Colorado LagoonColorado Lagoon Community Wetland Restoration (CA)Restore and enhance three acres of tidal salt marsh habitat, planting 3,500 native plants with the help of 2,000 volunteers.$25,000

Friends of the Bill Williams River and Havasu National Wildlife RefugesBuilding Capacity for Friends of the Bill Williams River and Havasu National Wildlife Refuge (CA, AZ)Enhance internal use infrastructure and expand development of outreach and educational programs.$2,639

Friends of the Urban ForestCommunity Tree Planting (CA)Host community events that engage San Francisco households and public schools in tree planting and early tree care. Project will plant 300 new trees.$20,000

Gold Ridge Resource Conservation DistrictLandowner Assistance for Russian River Coho Salmon Recovery (CA)Provide engineering and permitting assistance to private landowners who are eligible to receive Natural Resources Conservation Service Salmon Initiative funding. Project will develop/implement priority salmon habitat enhancement projects on private lands in the Russian River watershed.$200,822

Golden Gate National Parks ConservancyLinking Individuals with Natural Communities (CA)Engage and sustain a diverse community of youth in the recreation and restoration of their local parklands. Project will focus on hands-on service learning, educational experiences, and exploration.$39,958

Hoopa Valley TribeHoopa Valley Tributary Enhancement (CA)Design two restoration projects on low gradient tributaries to the Trinity River. Project will increase coho salmon habitat connectivity by breaching levees and creating off-channel habitat.$91,435

Humboldt County Resource Conservation DistrictHumboldt Bay/Eel River Delta Complex Outreach (CA)Improve and protect water quality and salmonid habitat through coordinated outreach and “boots-on-the-ground” assistance to private landowners in the Eel River Delta/Humboldt Bay area.$200,000

Institute for Wildlife StudiesPeregrine Falcon Monitoring on the Channel Islands (CA)Assess the status of the peregrine falcon on the Channel Islands in 2013 and investigate whether the recovery of this species is still being affected by ongoing contamination in the food web. Peregrine falcons will be observed at their nest sites during the nesting season to determine nest site occupancy, nesting chronology, and reproductive success (failure of nesting attempt, or number and sex of young fledged per nest site).$209,632

Island ConservationEnhance Key Databases to Protect Threatened Pacific SeabirdsEnhance the Threatened Island Biodiversity and Island Invasive Species Eradications databases to protect threatened Pacific seabirds. Project will build and deliver communication tools to leverage invasive vertebrate eradications that will protect threatened seabirds in the Pacific and increase local and regional capacity.$60,000

Kelsey McDonald Tidal Seed Dispersal of Denseflower Cordgrass in Humboldt Bay (CA)Study the tidal seed dispersal of denseflower cordgrass in Humboldt Bay, California.$1,500

League to Save Lake TahoeKeep Tahoe Blue (CA, NV)Hold a series of hands-on opportunities to educate the community about protecting Lake Tahoe’s watershed while improving water quality.$60,000

Local CatchScaling Local Catch Monterey Bay for Neighboring Communities (CA)Create a strategy to scale ‘Local Catch Monterey Bay’ to support emerging community fishing associations, cooperatives, and risk pools by distributing seafood to local communities.$100,000

Los Angeles Conservation CorpsCoastal Habitat Restoration at Dockweiler State Beach (CA)Restore native bluff habitat at Dockweiler State Beach. Project will employ 12 youth to remove iceplant and expand the native plant nursery to propagate seedlings.$50,000

Los Angeles Conservation CorpsExpansion of “Fun Fishing Program” (CA) – IIIEducate youth from at-risk communities about fishing and safe consumption practices through age- and grade-level appropriate experiential activities. Project will work with elementary school students to complete a one-day hands-on session at the SEA Lab facility and at the Redondo Pier.$19,913

Marina Del Rey AnglersMarina Del Rey Anglers Youth Fishing (CA) – IICreate a unique opportunity and model to teach pre-teen and teenage youth how to fish, how to identify fish that are safe and unsafe to consume and how to properly fillet and prepare the fish for the safest possible consumption. Project will will take 400 or more youth on fishing trips in the Santa Monica Bay, CA.$10,000

Marine Animal Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release Into the Natural Environment, Inc.Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur (CA)Assist stranded sea lions. Project will provide improved diagnostics and postmortem sampling and data collection and appropriate nutrition and care for the animals.$65,220

Mendocino County Resource Conservation DistrictWorking Landscapes for Salmonid Habitat Enhancement (CA)Work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to target five high-priority threats to salmon habitat in four major watersheds and increase Farm Bill signups and implementation of core practices.$125,000

Merkel & Associates, Inc.Eelgrass Impact, Impact Recovery Status Assessment (CA)Conduct marine biological survey and mapping services to examine and map eelgrass beds and bathymetry within Keil Cove and to compare the present conditions with data collected in 2007 and 2008 following the initial injury.$42,752

Merkel & Associates, Inc.Eelgrass Restoration Program (CA)Expand the current densities and spatial coverage of eelgrass in the San Francisco

Bay to provide suitable spawning and nursery grounds for multiple forage fish, in particular herring.$287,339

Mono County Resource Conservation DistrictAnalysis for Voluntary Water Transactions in the Walker Basin (CA)Conduct feasibility study for providing surface water by sale or lease from the Walker River Basin in California for the benefit of Walker Lake in Nevada.$244,781

MV Outer Limits, Inc.Reduction of Rockfish Bycatch Mortality in Recreational Fisheries (CA)Evaluate different descending devices for releasing rockfishes suffering from barotrauma and monitor long-term survival and behavior of rockfishes released using these devices.$73,245

National Audubon Society, Inc.Understanding and Protecting Ashy Storm-petrel (CA)Initiate a long-term monitoring program for the Ashy Storm-petrel at Bird Rock, Chimney Rock and Stormy Stack. Project will minimize or eliminate disturbance and nest damage at these important breeding sites.$11,595

Northwest California Resource Conservation & Development CouncilSharber/Peckham Creek Fish Passage (CA)Replace an undersized 48-inch diameter culvert with a 12 ft by 14 ft multi-plate arch culvert in order to remove a migration barrier to coho, Chinook, and steelhead.$85,938

Occidental CollegeSubtidal Reef Restoration (CA)Continue work on Phase II of the Montrose Settlements Restoration Program Trustees restoration plan, Subtidal Reef Restoration on the Palos Verdes Shelf. Project will conduct a detailed site evaluation, including data that will be needed to complete National Environmental Policy Act, California Environmental Quality Act, and permitting requirements.$520,089

Oikonos – Ecosystem KnowledgeAño Nuevo Island Seabird Habitat Restoration (CA) – VIncrease the number of breeding Rhinoceros Auklets on Año Nuevo Island by restoring and creating quality breeding habitat. Project will protect the restoration area from destructive trampling by California sea lions, augment natural burrows with sturdy nest modules, and restore a native plant community to reduce soil erosion and improve nesting success.$93,359

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Oikonos – Ecosystem KnowledgeAshy Storm-petrel Nest Modules – Protection from Common Ravens in Channel Islands Cave HabitatsEnhance nesting sites for cave-breeding Ashy Storm-petrels (ASSP) that provide protection from Common Ravens (CORA). Project will design Prototype Clay Nesting Modules, refine and finalize the Module Design, and produce 30 Nest Modules.$36,858

Oregon State UniversitySeabird Bycatch Reduction in West Coast Sablefish FisheriesConduct research to develop and test streamer line configurations that minimize seabird attacks on baits and conduct outreach to fleet and management bodies to adopt best practice seabird mitigation. Project will reduce the incidental mortality of albatrosses and other seabirds to the lowest possible level.$235,000


Point Reyes Bird Observatory dba Point Blue Conservation ScienceCalifornia Current Forage Fish and Predator DynamicsReview forage fish and predator needs, assemble recent information on spatio-temporal aspects of their interactions, and recommend ways to improve ecosystem-based forage fish management.$52,785

Point Reyes Bird Observatory dba Point Blue Conservation ScienceEnhancing Sierra Meadows and Watersheds (CA)Provide technical capacity to assist the Natural Resources Conservation Service in the enhancement of 5,000 wet meadow acres and 10,000 rangeland acres for improved wildlife habitat and hydrology in the Feather River and Mokelumne/Cosumnes watersheds.$253,000

Point Reyes Bird Observatory dba Point Blue Conservation ScienceModeling Effects of Barn Owl Predation on Scripps’s Murrelet (CA)Assess the effect of predation by Barn Owls on Scripps’s Murrelet’s breeding on Santa Barbara Island and estimate the benefit that would be gained by reducing Barn Owl predation.$35,820

Point Reyes Bird Observatory dba Point Blue Conservation ScienceTidal Marsh Restoration and Education (CA)Restore 39 acres of endangered California Clapper Rail and salt marsh harvest mouse habitat in the Sonoma Baylands with 308 youth, teacher and parent volunteers from nearby underserved urban schools.$25,000

Pollinator PartnershipField Tests of Bumble Bee Monitoring Protocols (CA)Launch local pilot monitoring using indicator pollinator species in the eastern and western regions of the United States. Develop supporting outreach materials for land managers and the public.$50,000

Powerhouse Science Center dba Discovery MuseumSwim For Your Life (CA)Create an interactive exhibit, a hands-on program at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery, and opportunities to participate in a variety of community-based water conservation activities.$100,000

Rachel OlliffStudy of the Silky Beach Pea and the Silver Bee in the Coastal Dunes of Humboldt Bay (CA)Study the Silky Beach Pea and the Silver Bee in the Coastal Dunes of Humboldt Bay, California.$2,000

River PartnersSan Joaquin River Weed Management (CA)Leverage investment to connect a local youth employment program with ecologically robust invasive species management activities to support the San Joaquin River Restoration Program. 12 miles and 50 acres of floodplain will be mapped, treated, and monitored for invasive weed infestation on public and private lands in cooperation with willing landowners.$97,313

S. Groner AssociatesAngler Outreach Collaboration (CA)Collaborate with Fish Contamination Education Collaborative on a few projects that involve outreaching to the local angling community. Montrose Settlements Restoration Program and Fish Contamination Education Collaboritive both share the same goal which is to provide critical information to anglers motivating them to make smart choices in regards to fish consumption.$10,000

Sacramento Valley ConservancyCamp Pollock Renovation and Community Conservation (CA)Work in partnership with local Boy Scouts and youth groups to restore an urban park. The partners will remove invasive plants and restore native plant populations on the site, as well as acquire additional acreage for habitat protection and public use while improving accessibility for the public through restoration and conservation of shoreline along the American River.$50,000

Scott River Water TrustAdding Water for Salmon and Steelhead in the Scott River (CA)Improve streamflow volume in critical reaches of the Scott River and priority tributaries for coho and Chinook salmon as well as steelhead trout. Project will lease irrigation water from ranchers and farmers on a voluntary basis during low flow periods in the summer and fall.$74,000

Simon Fraser UniversityFactors Influencing Barn Owl Depredation of Scripps’s Murrelets on Santa Barbara Island (CA)Investigate the direct and indirect interactions between mice, Scripps’s Murrelets and Barn Owls, in order to ultimately assist murrelet conservation. Project will quantify changes in owl diet over changing densities of prey, quantify space use of owls in relation to mice and murrelets, and quantify murrelet egg depredation in relation to owl habitat use.$47,000

Sonoma Resource Conservation DistrictLandowner Assistance for Russian River Coho Salmon Recovery (CA)Work within the framework of the Russian River Keystone Initiative to collaborate with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and landowners in the Russian River and coastal drainages to benefit working landscapes and fisheries.$170,000

Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge AssociationStone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Association Community Outreach and Development (CA)Purchase a table top exhibit for public events, develop a professionally designed brochure, and facilitate leadership training for association members. Project is part of a strategic plan to attract new members, resulting in a ten percent increase in membership within the first year, and an increase in visitorship to the Refuge’s Blue Heron Trails.$3,945

Surfrider FoundationClean Water Initiative (CA)Mobilize Surfrider’s volunteer water-quality monitoring and education program to alert citizens about water quality issues and to work toward solutions by raising awareness about the dangers of plastic pollution. These efforts will reduce single-use plastics and recycle all plastics to lessen the impacts of plastics in the marine environment and improve water quality.$25,000

Sustainable Ocean Strategies, LLCWest Coast Governor’s Alliance — Regional Data Framework CoordinatorProvide project management, strategic planning services, and technical and administrative support for the West Coast Governor’s Alliance (CA, OR, WA) Regional Data Framework Action Coordinating Team.$137,400

The Bay Institute of San Francisco, Inc.Sea Lion Lookout Education Center (CA)Establish a center to educate the public about the history of California sea lions and the impact that humans have on them, especially through plastic pollution.$25,000

The Blackfoot Challenge, Inc.Private Landowner Outreach Capacity BuildingEnhance capacity to build a national network of private landowners and share best practices in public-private conservation partnerships by engaging private landowners and managers with public partners.$40,000

The California Native Garden FoundationAquaponic Farms in High School Eco-Labs (CA)Engage students and interns to build and manage aquaponics farms as teaching eco-labs in three Title 1 high schools, and to harvest and sell food to sustain an urban farm technology model.$50,000

The Commonwealth ClubGreen Building Retrofit Demonstration (CA)Conduct a sustainable renovation of a historic building for the use of the Commonwealth Club, a public affairs forum that hosts events on issues of importance to the community. Renovation will include smart and low use approach to using water for plumbing needs.$55,000

The Marine Mammal CenterHawaiian Monk Seal RehabilitationSupport the rehabilitation and care for sick and injured Hawaiian monk seals through the purchase of animal treatment and husbandry supplies, classroom-based and hands-on training for Hawaii-based volunteers, and support for the Senior Monk Seal Care Coordinator who oversees volunteer training and animal husbandry efforts on Oahu.$99,825

The Student Conservation Association, Inc.Engaging Youth as Land Stewards (CA)Engage six conservation crews of underserved youth to complete resource stewardship projects on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation.$92,500

The Trust for Public LandAvalon Green Alley Demonstration (CA)Transform Los Angeles alleys into usable open spaces while capturing and cleaning stormwater. The project will focus on infiltrating stormwater from the alleys and neighboring streets before it enters the storm drain system. In addition, a rainwater harvesting strategy will be implemented to redirect runoff into the planting areas, slowing runoff and providing infiltration and treatment.$50,000

TreePeople, Inc.TreePeople’s School Greening Initiative (CA)Work with up to 20 Title I K-12 schools and thousands of local community members in Los Angeles to replace unused asphalt with greenspace.$37,500

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Bringing Back Wild Self-Sustaining Eagle Lake Rainbow Trout (CA)Organize sportsmen, implement non-native brook trout eradication, conduct physical instream habitat monitoring, and conduct PITT tagging of Eagle Lake rainbow trout in the upper meadows of Pine Creek.$68,586

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Lahontan Cutthroat Trout RecoveryEngage in public outreach and education, provide critical information on water and genetic needs, and provide essential resources for on-the-ground field crew to implement recovery actions.$300,000

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Restoration in Walker HeadwatersAssess and prioritize Walker River headwater areas with a focus on how meadow restoration might benefit Lahontan Cutthroat Trout.$99,790

University of California – Santa CruzAssessment of Genetic Spatial Structure of Fucus Species (CA)Assess the genetic spatial structure of potential donor and recipient populations of Fucus in areas affected by oiling or cleaning in the Cosco Busan oil spill. This information will be useful for other restoration projects that may develop.$19,389

U.S. Forest Service — Pacific Southwest Research StationEstablishing Upper Thermal Thresholds for Sierra Nevada Golden Trout (CA)Determine water temperature thresholds for two Sierra Nevada trout: California golden trout and Little Kern golden trout.$39,449

U.S. Geological SurveyWeb-Based Common Operating Data Frame for the Walker River BasinDevelop an interactive, data-driven website of real-time streamflow conditions and water body storage for the Walker River Basin, Nevada and California, for water supply management. As part of the process for conveying water to Walker Lake, a basin-wide perspective of streamflow and water storage is necessary for accurate water supply management.$156,002

Western Association of Fish and Wildlife AgenciesRange-wide Interagency Sage-Grouse Conservation CoordinationSupport the Coordinator for Range-wide Interagency Sage-Grouse Conservation. Tasks include coordinating the development of a sage-grouse fence collision risk program, the development and publication of the Near-term Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Action Plan, and maintaining the work schedule and products of the sage-grouse fragmentation study.$82,069

Western Foundation of Vertebrate ZoologyBird Specimen Processing at the Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology (CA)Collect Peregrine Falcon, Bald Eagle, Western Gull, Cassin’s Auklet, Ashy Storm-Petrel, and other seabird eggs and prey remains from nests on the Channel Islands in the Southern California Bight between 2013-2017. Project will involve eggshell thickness measurements, identification of contents of prey remains, shipment of egg contents for lab analysis, and archiving the specimens in the bird museum for later access and study by researchers.$15,005

Western Shasta Resource Conservation DistrictLower Clear Creek Spawning Gravel Injections (CA)Place spawning gravel for salmon at several carefully selected locations within the channel of Lower Clear Creek.$76,975

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Wiley ArchibaldSeasonal Changes in the Abundance and Distribution of Pacific Harbor Seals (CA)Study seasonal changes in the abundance and distribution of Pacific harbor seals.$1,500

Yurok TribeRestoring Off-Estuary Habitat in Hoppaw Creek (CA)Create quality rearing habitat for natal and non-natal juvenile coho salmon in an off-estuary tributary of the Klamath River. This project will also assess restoration effectiveness.$73,707

COLORADOBluff Lake Nature CenterYouth Water Quality Monitoring Investigation-to-Restoration (CO)Lead local disadvantaged youth in water quality monitoring, analysis, and restoration in four locations.$20,605

City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural ServicesBear Creek Greenback Cutthroat Trout Restoration InitiativeRestore aquatic habitat and stream resiliency in Bear Creek by reducing sediment delivery and improving critical habitat for the only population of genetically-pure greenback cutthroat trout.$66,724

Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land TrustBird Conservation on Western Colorado’s Working LandsExpand conservation easement efforts with working ranches to protect agricultural viability and critical habitat for species identified by the Natural Resources Conservation Service Working Lands for Wildlife program including Gunnison Sage-Grouse, Greater Sage-Grouse, and Southwestern Willow Flycatcher.$80,000

Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land TrustShortgrass Prairie Ranchers Conservation Easement OutreachIncrease awareness of conservation easements and other available conservation options in the private ranching communities of eastern Colorado, western and south central Kansas, critical habitat areas of the Texas Panhandle and neighboring areas of western Oklahoma. Project will result in increased cooperation between wildlife and agricultural entities, including increased utilization of NRCS conservation programs.$200,000

Colorado Division of Parks and WildlifeGunnison Sage-Grouse Conservation Initiative (CO)Improve the population viability of Gunnison Sage-Grouse populations through habitat protection/restoration, population augmentation, inventory/monitoring, research, and education.$350,000

EnviroIssuesFederal Family Executive Leadership Sage-Grouse MeetingFacilitate the September 2013 Federal Family Executive Leadership Sage-Grouse meeting.$9,902


Groundwork Denver, IncorporatedRestoring Bear Creek Watershed (CO)Employ youth job training, volunteer stewardship projects, riparian area improve-ments, and community engage ment as a means to restore the Bear Creek watershed.$25,000

Gunnison Conservation DistrictGunnison Conservation District Technician (CO)Support the District Conservation Technician in implementing Gunnison Sage-Grouse habitat improvement projects and developing conservation plans for private lands. Project will enable the Conservation District to develop new partnerships with private landowners and build upon existing partnerships to enhance and conserve critical grouse habitat.$33,000

Mesa Youth Services, Inc. dba Mesa County PartnersSnook’s Bottom Riparian Restoration (CO)Employ youth crews through a cooperative agreement with the Western Colorado Conservation Corps/Mesa Youth Services to assist in revegetation efforts in Snook’s Bottom. Project will transplant wetland plants from other wetlands in the area, cut and plant willow and cottonwood poles, and plant other riparian plants purchased as nursery stock.$14,998

Montezuma Land ConservancyGunnison Sage-Grouse Critical Habitat Protection (CO)Acquire two bargain-purchase conservation easements on properties with critical Gunnison Sage-Grouse habitat totaling 724 acres.$43,000

Rocky Mountain Bird ObservatoryEnhancing Lesser Prairie Chicken Habitat in Colorado – IIConduct outreach to at least 50 landowners to raise awareness of Lesser Prairie Chickens and to assist with the implementation of habitat projects to enhance over 15,000 acres on private land in Colorado.$179,937

Rocky Mountain Bird ObservatoryHigh-Priority Bird Species Conservation on Private Lands (CO)Raise landowner awareness and enhance/protect 10,200 acres of shortgrass, sagebrush, and wetland ecosystems on private lands in Colorado for prairie chicken, sage-grouse, and waterfowl/shorebirds.$195,500

Rocky Mountain Bird ObservatoryMaintain Capacity for Gunnison Sage-Grouse Conservation (CO)Raise awareness and participation of at least 45 landowners and provide Farm Bill technical assistance to enhance over 10,000 acres of Gunnison Sage-Grouse habitat.$95,870

Rocky Mountain Bird ObservatoryOutcome Monitoring for the Lesser Prairie Chicken Initiative (CO, KS, NM, OK, TX)Monitor and evaluate the outcomes of Lesser Prairie Chicken conservation practices for increasing populations of grassland birds. Project will determine the extent that the Lesser Prairie Chicken serves as an umbrella species for the grassland bird community.$154,314

Rocky Mountain Field Institute, Inc.Camp Creek Corridor Restoration (CO)Assist the City of Colorado Springs with post-fire debris mitigation and re-vegetation in the Camp Creek corridor impacted by Waldo Burn Scar runoff. Project will involve 600 community volunteers.$25,000

Southwest Conservation CorpsSan Luis Valley Engaging Youth in Conservation (CO)Engage 18 local youth from the San Luis Valley in 12 weeks of service work and educational activities in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management. Project will combine hands-on field work, outdoor living, experiential education activities, and career preparation resources during four-week summer sessions in 2013 and 2014.$72,000


The Nature ConservancyWorking with Agriculture to Conserve Declining Native Fishes (CO)Identify places in northwestern Colorado where the flow needs of four native fish species are unmet and where voluntary water transactions could help restore sufficient flow.$50,000

The Trust for Public LandRestoring and Connecting Land and People in North Denver (CO)Engage the community in the creation of a master plan to restore 4.5 acres in Denver to shortgrass prairie, wildlife habitat, outdoor environmental classroom, and off-street connection to a National Wildlife Refuge.$30,000

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Chama Peak Land Alliance (CO, NM)Build the capacity of an emerging landscape conservation coalition, the Chama Peak Land Alliance, by developing education initiatives and partnerships in the San Juan-Rio Grande landscape. Project will result in the development of a business and implementation plan for the Chama Land, Conservation, and Culture Institute to reorient the community towards natural resources-based lifestyles and economies.$45,000


Western Association of Fish and Wildlife AgenciesAerial Survey Assessment of Lesser Prairie ChickenUtilize and build upon the knowledge, information, and expertise of the five state wildlife agencies to implement a consistent range-wide sampling framework and methodology for Lesser Prairie Chicken.$125,000


CONNECTICUTAmerican Littoral SocietyAssessing the Impacts of Hurricane Sandy on Coastal HabitatsCoordinate a regional assessment process to collect the information necessary to rapidly evaluate the quantitative and qualitative environmental impacts associated with Hurricane Sandy. The assessment will focus on the physical effects on coastal habitats and target species which depend on them.$12,782

Appalachian Mountain ClubConnecticut River Watershed Blueway: A National ModelCoordinate a diverse group of stakeholders across the watershed to support conservation partnerships that protect and restore the watershed’s natural resources. Project will boost public awareness and environmental education about the watershed, improve water quality, and promote recreational access to the river.$50,000

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries CommissionRiver Herring Restoration NeedsPrioritize, plan, and strategize river herring needs in the southern New England, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. Partners include the University of New Hampshire and The Nature Conservancy.$49,000

Central Connecticut Regional Planning AgencyRestoring Fish Passage, Pequabuck River (CT)Remove 3,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment and remove an impoundment to open 8.5 stream miles for passage by alewife, blueback herring, American shad, American eel, Atlantic salmon, and sea lamprey.$100,000

Connecticut Fund for the EnvironmentDevelopment of Housatonic Community College Green Infrastructure (CT)Work collaboratively with City of Bridgeport and the Bridgeport Water Pollution Control Agency to develop a 100% design to be used for permitting and construction of a set of green infrastructure practices. Project will

increase the capture, retention, and infiltration of stormwater runoff from two of the four acres of impervious surfaces at the Housatonic Community College Campus. $60,000

Connecticut Fund for the EnvironmentSave the Sound Coastal Cleanup Program (CT)Conduct fifty coastal cleanup activities along fifty miles of coastline, recruit forty cleanup captains, and engage and educate 2,000+ volunteers about the impact of floatable debris on Long Island Sound.$10,000

Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District, Inc.Chapman Mill Pond Fishway Design, Menunketesuck River (CT)Design a fishway to open up over 2.9 miles of river and 40 acres of pond habitat for spawning and nursery habitat of migratory fish including river herring and sea-run brown trout.$36,000

Earthplace – The Nature Discovery Center, Inc.Track Down Water Quality Survey of Sasco Brook Estuary (CT)Conduct water quality monitoring to determine sources of pollution to the Sasco Brook Estuary and foster remediation by local municipalities to prevent the bacteria from entering the Long Island Sound.$31,343

Groton Open Space Association, Inc.Early Successional Habitat for New England Cottontail (CT)Restore forty-six acres of early successional shrub/scrub habitat and create dispersal corridors to surrounding open space for New England cottontail.$100,000

Hammonasset Chapter #446, Trout Unlimited, Inc.Pages Millpond Fishway Design, Farm River (CT)Finalize a plan for two fishways restoring free fish passage to 5.35 river miles to increase spawning habitat for alewife, blueback herring, American eel, and sea run brown trout.$21,375

Housatonic Valley Association, Inc.Low Impact Development for Seymour and Oxford (CT)Work with two towns to explore local concerns and barriers to adopting green infrastructure and increase its integration into land use planning to reduce polluted stormwater into the Housatonic River.$24,215

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Manomet, Inc.Assessing the Impacts of Hurricane Sandy on Coastal Shorebird, Waterbird, and Waterfowl PopulationsCoordinate a regional assessment process to collect the information necessary to rapidly evaluate the quantitative and qualitative environmental impacts associated with Hurricane Sandy. Assessment will focus on the effects on coastal shorebird, waterbird, and waterfowl populations and the habitats and food resources upon which those species depend.$19,985

National Audubon Society, Inc.Conserving Coastal Birds through Stewardship and Outreach (CT, NY)Train 135 people to steward 11 shorebird beach nesting bird sites, monitor fenced areas, and serve as beach docents during busy beach-use days conducting outreach to 10,000 members of the general public. This project will also provide an Audubon education program that teaches students in 30 classrooms in five Connecticut and New York schools about priority birds and habitats culminating with student design of signs to be installed to alert beach-goers of nesting areas.$69,744

National Audubon Society, Inc.Developing a Flyway Focus on American Oystercatcher and Related SpeciesAddress threats to American Oystercatcher with the goal of achieving the desired outcomes stated in the Business Plan for the Conservation of the American Oystercatcher. Project will employ extensive assets in the Northeast and Southeast, to improve habitat quality, recover oystercatcher populations and manage the places shorebirds require at critical stages of their annual cycle.$423,970

National Audubon Society, Inc.Urban Oases: Community and Schoolyard Habitat Restoration (CT)Create five demonstration sites covering .81 acres at two urban parks, a Long Island Sound Study site, and two elementary schools with the aim of providing habitat for native birds and emphasizing connections to the Long Island Sound.$35,000

Northeast Organic Farming Association of ConnecticutOrganic Lawn Care Certificate Program (CT)Offer two certificate courses about alternative, non-chemical lawn care aimed at reducing fertilizer pollutants into the Long Island Sound to 59 lawn care providers.$25,724

Sacred Heart University, Inc.Restoration of Intertidal Habitat at Stratford Point (CT)Construct a 3.5 acre intertidal marsh pilot living shoreline, collect data to assess the success of the pilot and produce a long-term management plan to address coastal erosion at Stratford Point.$59,056

Sea Research Foundation, Inc.Toolkits for Sustainable Oceans (CT)Develop ten toolkits and supplemental resources to increase public awareness and knowledge about derelict fishing gear and to enlist their help in reducing marine debris.$31,793

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Inc.Keeping Long Island Sound Healthy, Stormwater Social Marketing (CT)Install two interactive staffed exhibits targeted at 125,000 visitors to encourage adoption of three behaviors to improve water quality in the Long Island Sound.$34,929

The Nature ConservancyNorton Paper Mill Fish Passage Assessment (CT)Develop a suite of alternatives and then a fully engineered plan for the preferred alternative to restore 17 miles of fish passage for Atlantic salmon, blueback herring, American eel and brook trout.$40,000

The Nature ConservancyDeveloping Three Fish Passages (CT, NY)Construct two fishways and prepare a feasibility analysis and design for a third fishway to restore access to 5.2 miles of upstream habitat for alewife, blueback herring, American eel, and sea-run trout.$84,936

University of ConnecticutUsing Seaweed (Kelp) to Bioextract Pollution (CT)Determine pollutant removal capacity of seaweed (kelp) using an expandable off-shore installation, and provide information for potential kelp farmers and coastal managers about bioextraction technology.$88,340

University of Maryland Center for Environmental ScienceLong Island Sound Ecosystem Health Report Card System (NY, CT)Develop a sustainable system of Long Island Sound and embayment ecosystem health report cards to communicate condition, track conservation and restoration activity effects, and engage communities.$135,568

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — Parker River National Wildlife RefugeCoordinating Strategic Pepperweed Control in the NortheastReduce pepperweed infestations in Northeast states by increasing capacity for long-term pepperweed control in Great Marsh and engaging partners in other states to initiate or increase control efforts. Project will prevent further southward expansion of pepperweed.$75,000

Wildlife Management InstituteRestoration of Eastern Shrubland Birds – VIIAdvance restoration goals established for shrubland-dependent birds in 17 states.$275,000

DELAWAREAmerican Littoral SocietyAssessing the Impacts of Hurricane Sandy on Coastal HabitatsCoordinate a regional assessment process to collect the information necessary to rapidly evaluate the quantitative and qualitative environmental impacts associated with Hurricane Sandy. The assessment will focus on the physical effects on coastal habitats and target species which depend on them.$12,782


Chesapeake Stormwater Network, Inc.Chesapeake Bay Stormwater Training Partnership: Phase IIITarget four new high-priority training populations to increase the delivery, implementation and verification of innovative green infrastructure and restoration practices in the Chesapeake Bay.$250,000

City Parks FoundationMid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank and Network – IIDouble the number of seed collections in the Mid-Atlantic, including priority collections of the five ash species threatened with extirpation by the Emerald Ash Borer. Project will result in more ecoregionally sourced seed made available for land management and conservation activities.$50,000


The Nature ConservancyAccelerating Wetland Restoration Across Four StatesAccelerate wetland restoration to improve water quality and wildlife habitat. Project will identify and overcome barriers in program design and delivery to reduce costs and produce more effective outcomes.$350,000

University of TennesseeSoutheastern Grassland Birds Initiative – IVRestore grassland bird populations through national conservation leadership and market-based incentives that deliver large-scale habitat solutions. Project will enhance capacity for the National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative, and the Center for Native Grasslands Management to ensure national coordination and leadership for a resident game bird and a strong producer-focused native grass initiative.$205,000


DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAnacostia Watershed Society, Inc.Gateways Wetlands Restoration (DC)Lead a collaborative effort by local and federal agencies to restore a naturally-occurring wetland along the Anacostia River.$200,000


Chesapeake Stormwater Network, Inc.Chesapeake Bay Stormwater Training Partnership: Phase IIITarget four new high-priority training populations to increase the delivery,

implementation and verification of innovative green infrastructure and restoration practices in the Chesapeake Bay.$250,000


District of Columbia Department of the EnvironmentAlger Park Upland LID and Stream Restoration ProjectRestore a tributary to the Anacostia River through Low Impact Development work on private property and public space while restoring 1,560 feet of degraded stream.$500,000


Metropolitan Washington Council of GovernmentsSmart, Integrated Stormwater Management Systems: AnacostiaInstall three Smart Integrated Stormwater Management Systems in the District of Columbia, Prince George’s County and Montgomery County to demonstrate the improved nutrient removal rates of stormwater best management practices with networked real-time controls.$250,000

Oceanic Society ExpeditionsAnnual Sea Turtle Abundance MonitoringDevelop data and structure annual assessment of nesting female turtle abundance for the seven turtle populations identified in NFWF’s sea turtle keystone plan.$49,826

Smithsonian InstitutionImpact of Marine Debris: Educating National Zoo Visitors (DC)Educate Zoo visitors on hazards of marine debris. Project will install new interpretive displays and an interactive game at the pelican and sea lion viewing areas, along with outreach by docents.$76,390

The Outdoor FoundationOutdoor Nation Game OnInvest in youth-inspired projects that leverage entertainment gaming technologies to get a new generation outdoors and engaged in conservation.$23,000

FLORIDAAmerican Bird ConservancyBeach-Nesting Bird Conservation in the Gulf of Mexico – IIProtect vulnerable solitary and colonial beach- and island-nesting birds such as Wilson’s and Snowy Plovers, Least Terns, and Black Skimmers from human disturbance.$170,000

City of TallahasseeGreening Art Alley (FL)Transform Art Alley into a functional and attractive pedestrian facility with rain gardens and plantings for wildlife habitat in the city’s All Saints Revitalization District.$25,000

Ecosphere Restoration InstituteNewman Branch Creek Fisheries Habitat Restoration (FL)Restore a 24-acre tract along Newman Branch in Hillsborough County by reconnecting the creek and former tidal wetland habitat to provide critical fisheries habitat conditions.$10,000

Florida Fish and Wildlife CommissionConservation Planning Assistance to Working Lands (FL)Work with partners to provide technical assistance to private landowners so that they may effectively implement Working Lands for Wildlife programs aimed at enhancing gopher tortoise habitat within northern Florida’s longleaf pine ecosystem.$125,132

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionFlorida Shorebird Alliance Partnership ProgramContinue operation of the Florida Shorebird Alliance, a statewide shorebird and seabird partnership network that recruits partners to steward shorebird sites, manages communication between partners and coordinates statewide monitoring efforts.$81,000

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fish and Wildlife Research InstituteAutonomous Water Quality and Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring (FL)Characterize the interplay between restoration efforts and harmful algal blooms in Old Tampa Bay, filling temporal gaps in existing monitoring and supporting management tools and conservation efforts.$10,000

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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fish and Wildlife Research InstituteDetermining Which Tidal Tribs Are the Best Snook Nurseries (FL)Build on previous research defining successful snook nurseries. Fish otolith, aquatic, and habitat analyses will help indicate the success of tributary restoration and conservation efforts.$25,000

Florida Gulf Coast UniversityDemonstration of Sustainable Energy and Water Generation (FL)Set up, test and operate a sub-tropical demonstration of sustainable energy and water generation using solar-generated electricity, heat and water desalination and purification.$25,000

Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders’ AllianceGulf Wild Traceability and Data Collection in the GulfImplement Gulf Wild scalable traceability program adding value/marketshare to the commercial reef fish industry in the Gulf of Mexico. Project will identify tools for fishery and seafood data capture.$150,000


Milliken Forestry Company, Inc.Apalachicola Red-cockaded Woodpecker Monitoring – VIMonitor 110 groups of red-cockaded woodpeckers in the Apalachicola National Forest. Project will translocate 30 woodpeckers annually to small, at-risk populations through the Southern Range Translocation Cooperative.$159,600

Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc.Community-based Conservation for Gulf of Mexico Sea TurtlesHelp support the largest community-based marine turtle conservation project in Florida by engaging volunteers in protecting sea turtle nests, tracking predators, and reducing light pollution.$50,000

Mote Marine LaboratoryRegional Capacity Building for Gulf Electronic MonitoringEstablish a center to advance transition of electronic monitoring to a regional capacity and improve collection of accurate catch and release data from the commercial Gulf of Mexico reef fish fishery.$150,000


National Audubon Society, Inc.Jay Watch: Citizen Science Driving Conservation and Ecotourism (FL)Survey threatened Florida scrub-jays to inform the management and restoration of imperiled scrub habitat and to draw visitors to view these birds in Florida communities. Project will involve recruiting new volunteers, and training/deploying at least 50 volunteers and land managers to implement the Jay Watch census on public and private sites in the project area in 2013.$25,000

National Wildlife Refuge AssociationThe Northern Everglades Alliance (FL)Build capacity to mobilize ranchers and sportsmen in support of Northern Everglades collaborative conservation efforts.$55,000

North Florida Land Trust, Inc.McCoy’s Creek Restoration Project (FL)Increase public awareness of the McCoy’s Creek restoration project in downtown Jacksonville through stream clean-ups, tree planting, media outreach, education, and a restoration study.$50,000

Northwest Florida State College Foundation, Inc.Eden Gardens State Park Estuarine Shoreline Restoration (FL)Restore 3,600 square feet of oyster and salt marsh habitat at Eden Gardens State Park, Florida. Project will provide education and volunteer opportunities for park visitors and local schoolchildren.$24,500

Operation Migration — USAReintroduction of a Migratory Population of Whooping CranesUse specially-modified light aircraft to imprint and guide young-of-year whooping cranes along a predetermined migration route, beginning in Wisconsin and ending at Florida’s Gulf coast.$189,214

Osceola County, FloridaBetter Water Quality and Habitat in an Urban Watershed (FL)Engage stakeholders in sustainable solutions to water pollution and wildlife habitat loss in their urban watershed in Kissimmee via educational workshops, planting projects, a website, and kiosks.$25,000

Oceans Applied Research, LLCThermal History Resilience Tools for Global Coral Reef ManagersProvide data and maps for several thermal history metrics to help evaluate sensitivity of coral communities to thermal stress exposure. These tools will facilitate spatial planning and inform the establishment or revision of MPAs/MPA networks such as the increased protection of lower-vulnerability sites.$13,500

ReefSense Pty. LtdGlobal Thermal History Resilience Tools for Coral Reef ManagersProvide data and maps for several thermal history metrics to help evaluate sensitivity of coral communities to thermal stress exposure. These tools will facilitate spatial planning and inform the establishment or revision of MPAs/MPA networks such as the increased protection of lower-vulnerability sites.$44,936

Sea Turtle ConservancyMaximizing Florida Sea Turtle Nesting Success – IIIncrease sea turtle hatchling survivorship on Florida’s nesting beaches by correcting problematic lights on private properties with a history of sea turtle disorientations along the Panhandle to Tampa Bay. Project will reduce problem lighting fixtures by 800, improve 1.14 miles of nesting habitat, reduce sea turtle disorientation by 80-100%, and educate residents on 30 properties.$150,000

Snook and Gamefish Foundation, Inc.iAngler-Angler Action Innovations for South Atlantic and Gulf (FL)Augment the number of recreational anglers skilled in recording fishing trip data in a standardized system through a combination of technical and communications/messaging innovations.$80,000

Southwest Florida Water Management DistrictRock Ponds Ecosystem Restoration in Tampa Bay (FL)Restore 1,043 acres of various coastal habitats (including 398 acres of wetlands and 645 acres of uplands), restore sheetflow, and improve water quality for Tampa Bay.$71,000

Tampa Bay Watch, Inc.McKay Bay and North Shore Park Oyster Reef Creation and Enhancement (FL)Conduct a community-based oyster creation effort to install approximately 2,900 feet of oyster shell reefs on the northern shoreline of McKay Bay and 673 feet at North Shore Park in St. Petersburg, Florida.$47,750

The Conservation Fund Okefenokee and Osceola Implementation Team (GA, FL)Create an Implementation Team to organize and drive longleaf establishment and understory management on public and private lands in the Okefenokee and Osceola area.$350,314

The Longleaf Alliance, Inc.Expanding the ALERT Team Approach to Accelerate Longleaf Restoration (AL, FL)Advance longleaf restoration across the range through outreach as well as technical and cost-share assistance to landowners. Project will expand and extend the ALERT team model to develop new partners across state boundaries.$150,000

The Longleaf Alliance, Inc.Longleaf Restoration in the Gulf Coastal Plain Ecosystem Partnership Landscape (AL, FL)Manage and restore longleaf pine habitat in the Gulf Coastal Plain Ecosystem Partnership landscape, a Significant Geographic Area for the recovery of the longleaf pine ecosystem.$350,000

The Longleaf Alliance, Inc.Public and Private Lands Restoration in the Gulf Coastal Plain Ecosystem Partnership Landscape (FL)Work with public and private landowners to restore longleaf pine across the Gulf Coastal Plain Ecosystem Partnership landscape, a Significant Geographic Area for the recovery of the longleaf pine ecosystem.$60,000

The Nature ConservancyApalachicola Longleaf Initiative (FL) – IIEstablish and maintain longleaf pine community on north Florida’s state, federal and private properties. Project will support America’s Longleaf Plan, local biodiversity and regional stewardship alliance.$349,908

The Nature ConservancyOcala Regional Implementation Team (FL)Establish an Implementation Team centered on the Ocala Landscape involving public and private partners to accelerate longleaf pine restoration.$255,000

University of FloridaCommunity-Based Stormwater Nutrient Management (FL)Conduct a community-based social marketing campaign combined with soil and water testing of stormwater ponds. Project will attempt to change homeowner nutrient management behaviors.$10,000


GEORGIABlue Heron Nature Preserve, Inc.Restoration of an Urban Stream, Blue Heron Nature Preserve (GA)Restore a native plant community to riparian areas covering 1.15 acres, creating a habitat corridor for urban wildlife and fostering public stewardship of urban streams.$20,005

Delta Waterfowl FoundationWaterfowl Conservation and Evaluation 2012-2013Support three projects aimed at enhancing habitat, evaluating the outcomes of that management and understanding key linkages and relationships between ducks and their habitat. The projects will take place in the Atchafalaya Delta of Louisiana and additional wintering duck habitat in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley and the Pacific Flyway.$20,000

Georgia Department of Natural ResourcesGeorgia Coast Invasive Weed Management StrategyFund a co-coordinator for Georgia’s first regional Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area and prioritize treatment efforts. The project will result in a comprehensive strategy and enaction of terrestrial and aquatic invasive species management.$50,000

Georgia Department of Natural ResourcesOcmulgee River Longleaf Pine Restoration (GA)Plant 550 acres of longleaf pine on the recently acquired Rocky Hammock tract. Project will reforest cut over land to longleaf pine while preserving herbaceous groundcover, and improve habitat for the gopher tortoise, eastern indigo snake, Northern Bobwhite, and other high-priority species found in the area.$85,264

Georgia Department of Natural ResourcesSilver Lake Wildlife Management Area Habitat Restoration (GA)Create, maintain, and restore longleaf forests and native fallow openings in the Silver Lake Wildlife Management Area as part of an ongoing long-term project.$53,500

Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research CenterLongleaf Economics WorkshopDesign and conduct a two-day workshop for experts and stakeholders that have affiliations or significant linkages with the management and conservation of medium to large forestland properties.$50,320



Operation Migration – USAReintroduction of a Migratory Population of Whooping CranesUse specially-modified light aircraft to imprint and guide young-of-year whooping cranes along a predetermined migration route, beginning in Wisconsin and ending at Florida’s Gulf coast.$189,214

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Piedmont Park Conservancy, Inc.Clear Creek Watershed Restoration (GA)Restore six acres of the Clear Creek Watershed within Piedmont Park. Educational signage along the waterway will inform the public about the importance of healthy watershed systems.$40,000

Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy, Inc.Pond and Wetland Improvement for Pendleton King Park (GA)Restore wetland area to a popular urban park to provide stormwater treatment, improve water quality in a pond, create wildlife habitat, and improve aesthetics and ecological health.$50,000

The Atlanta Botanical Garden, Inc.Urban Atlanta Wetland Restoration and Rare Species Recovery (GA)Restore ten acres of forested wetlands and watersheds to support the recovery of threatened wetland plant communities in urban Atlanta. Project includes educational outreach through service learning.$43,760

The Conservation FundOkefenokee and Osceola Implementation Team (GA, FL)Create an Implementation Team to organize and drive longleaf establishment and understory management on public and private lands in the Okefenokee and Osceola area.$350,314

The Longleaf Alliance, Inc.Longleaf Pine Habitat Restoration in Southeast GeorgiaContinue and expand longleaf pine restoration, enhancement, and outreach efforts and continue longleaf pine keystone species monitoring in southeast Georgia.$150,000

The Nature ConservancyDevelop a Longleaf Pine Model Forest on the Fall Line (AL, GA)Develop a model forest for working-forest landowners to promote longleaf pine conservation on private lands near the Fort Benning Military Installation.$350,000

Trees Atlanta, Inc.Kirkwood Urban Forest Restoration (GA)Restore seven acres of urban forest by removing invasive plants and planting next generation understory trees to succeed even aged stand. Project will restore 1,900 feet along Hardee Creek and create a forest restoration site to serve as a model for similar projects throughout Atlanta.$55,000

Trees Atlanta, Inc.Stockade Creek and Riparian Zone Restoration (GA)Restore and stabilize 1,300 linear feet of Stockade Creek and riparian buffer on a two-acre project site. Replace invasives with native species, attracting more wildlife to the area.$21,000

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Protecting Brook Trout Habitat on Private Land: Phase IIHelp secure land and conservation easements in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, where brook trout populations face threats and the capacity for brook trout-focused land conservation exists among Trout Unlimited and its partners.$75,000


Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, Inc.Protecting Natural Habitat and Water Quality in Atlanta (GA)Protect riparian stream buffers and natural habitat, improve water quality in degraded waterways, restore a blighted urban park, and engage local volunteers in metro Atlanta.$25,000

HAWAIIAmerican Bird ConservancyConstructing a Predator-Proof Fence at Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge (HI) – IICoordinate construction of a predator-proof fence at Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge on Kaua’i, eradicate non-native predators and create a new population of Newell’s Shearwater through translocation.$41,144

American Bird ConservancySaving Hawaii’s Imperiled Forest Birds – VContinue long-term efforts to save Hawaii’s threatened native birds. Project will support on-the-ground efforts, raise public awareness, and attract new support for Hawaiian birds such as the Palila and the Maui Parrotbill.$290,519

Hawaii Division of Aquatic ResourcesHawaii Regional Coral RepositorySet up a coral repository for Hawaiian corals at the Department of Land and Natural Resources Anuenue Fisheries Research Center to preserve and conserve rare/endemic Hawaiian corals and provide corals for restoration/mitigation.$160,000

Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkSubalpine Hawaiian Petrel Colony Cat-Proof Fencing (HI)Protect the largest Hawaiian petrel colony remaining on Hawai’i Island from its main threat. Project will build a 5.3 mile, specially-designed fence to exclude feral cats from the subalpine lava flow site.$175,550

Kaho’olawe Island Reserve CommissionKaho’olawe Island Seabird RestorationProtect threatened Hawaiian seabirds by developing a governance structure and enabling conditions to remove invasive vertebrates from Kaho’olawe Island. A Project Steering Committee, working with a Project Management Team, will develop a business plan to outline the financial, social, and biological issues associated with an invasive vertebrate eradication.$129,643

Napili Bay and Beach Foundation, Inc.Storm Runoff Remediation in Napili Bay (HI) – IIFinalize streambed remediation to complete planned flora restoration, and expand Napili Bay health monitoring efforts to include assessment of nutrient pollutants in runoff.$28,000


Oikonos – Ecosystem KnowledgePlastic Ingestion by Tern Island Seabirds: Trends and Impacts (HI)Advance the understanding of the status and impacts of plastic ingestion by Hawaiian seabirds. Project will integrate field and lab work to quantify plastic ingestion by 16 breeding species and assess impacts on chick condition and growth of the Laysan Albatross and Tristram’s Storm-petrel.$39,940


State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural ResourcesHawaii CREP Planners: Coordination, Planning and OutreachProvide two dedicated planner positions to engage landowners in Hawaii CREP. Increased participation is needed to meet program goals including improving rare species habitat and reducing sedimentation.$250,000

The Marine Mammal CenterHawaiian Monk Seal RehabilitationSupport the rehabilitation and care for sick and injured Hawaiian monk seals through the purchase of animal treatment and husbandry supplies, classroom-based and hands-on training for Hawaii-based volunteers, and support for the Senior Monk Seal Care Coordinator who oversees volunteer training and animal husbandry efforts on Oahu.$99,825

University of CaliforniaPredicting the Benefits of Verbesina Removal for Albatross Population Health (HI)Quantify the impact of Verbesina removal on black-footed and Laysan Albatross population health. Project will result in a series of demographic models that will predict the change in population growth rate as well as the changes in total black-footed and Laysan Albatross population size over the next 25, 50 and 75 years as a result of Verbesina removal.$14,673

University of HawaiiEffectiveness of Watershed Mitigation Activities on Corals (HI)Develop evaluation tools and metrics to measure the effectiveness of watershed-based mitigation activities on coral reefs in Hawaii.$84,005

U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceIncreasing Albatross on Sand Island by Controlling VerbesinaDramatically increase nesting pairs of albatross, other seabirds, and Laysan Ducks on Sand Island, Midway Atoll. Project will eradicate the invasive plant, Verbesina encelioides, on 261 acres.$1,171,844

Waipa FoundationWaipa Stream Restoration Project (HI)Remove barriers to fish passage and restore critical spawning habitat in Waipa Stream and its estuary for native fish and prawn species.$50,000

IDAHOBureau of Land ManagementPackards Milk-Vetch Habitat Restoration (ID)Collect Packard’s milk-vetch seed from 500 acres within and surrounding target populations, propagate up to 800 plants, construct exclosures for project implementation, and construct public information kiosks that would display current restoration work. Project will enhance degraded habitat for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service candidate species Packard’s milk-vetch with a combination of herbicide treatments and native species plantings.$10,000

Bureau of Land ManagementTwin Falls District Sage-grouse Habitat Restoration (ID)Partner with Idaho Department of Fish and Game to provide local youth with volunteer opportunities to restore shrubs in habitats important to sage-grouse and other wildlife.$35,000

City of BoiseRidge to Rivers Trail Plan (ID)Develop a management plan for the Ridge to Rivers Trail System, utilizing a collaborative approach that combines agency representatives and the community.$25,000

Friends of the Teton River, Inc.Canyon Creek Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout Restoration (ID)Restore stream habitat and function to an altered reach, improve water quality, and reconnect up and downstream habitats for migrating Yellowstone cutthroat trout in Canyon Creek, a Yellowstone cutthroat trout stronghold.$12,450

Idaho Department of Fish and GameIdaho SH-21 Big Game Habitat LinkageComplete a portion of a wildlife exclusion fence for big game associated with a wildlife underpass at milepost 18.2 on SH-21 in Ada and Boise Counties, Idaho.$25,000

Idaho Department of Water ResourcesTributary Water Conservation in Idaho – XIIWork with water users in the Upper Salmon and Teton River Basins to improve tributary flows for the benefit of fish species. Project will identify and assess new transaction opportunities.$209,127

Land Trust of the Treasure ValleyBoise River Stewardship (ID)Restore and enhance land along the Boise River by engaging adults and youth in volunteer stewardship projects and by building awareness of the river’s importance through outreach. Project will remove invasive species, increase native black cottonwood, currant, dogwood and willow trees while engaging youth and adults in stewardship practices to sustain the sites.$25,000

Land Trust of the Treasure ValleyDry Creek Watershed Enhancement (ID)Reduce erosion and sedimentation into Dry Creek by managing stormwater runoff from roads and maintaining recreational trails.$26,000

Lemhi CountyRegional Prevention, Education, and Inventory of Invasive Plants (ID)Unite seven Idaho counties and eight Cooperative Weed Management Areas to pool resources and eliminate duplication in invasive species management. Project will result in a large-scale coordinated effort through education, inventory, and prevention methods.$74,944

The Freshwater TrustWater Quality Trading Protocol for Lower Boise River Basin (ID)Partner with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, and the City of Boise to develop the science, metrics and protocols for phosphorus trading in the lower Boise River basin.$25,000

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Dry Creek Restoration and Urban Demonstration (ID)Partner with the College of Idaho to assess the status and threats to the Dry Creek ecosystem including research into local populations of redband trout. Project will design and implement community projects with landowners to protect and restore the Creek’s water quality and fishery.$25,000

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Owyhee Redband Trout Habitat Restoration (ID, NV)Initiate a program to conserve redband trout by protecting cold-water refugia, restoring riparian corridors, and reconnecting fragmented populations in a key region for species recovery.$95,000

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University of MontanaTransboundary Grizzly Bear Conservation (MT) – IIIdentify specific wildlife linkage locations across U.S. highways 1, 2, 200, 95 and I-90 in northwestern Montana, northern Idaho, and Highway 3 in British Columbia and implement management in these places.$85,000


Wildlife Conservation SocietyConserving Wolverine Movement Corridors (MT, ID)Secure movement corridors for wolverines within the Central Linkage Region of Montana and Idaho through land conser-vation, improved management practices, and enhanced wildlife road crossings.$200,000

Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation InitiativeRestoring the Yak to Yaak Transboundary Linkage (ID, MT)Restore vital transboundary wildlife movement opportunities in the Cabinet-Purcell Mountain Corridor through collaborative habitat restoration and land protection activities.$300,000

ILLINOISAlliance for the Great LakesRestoration and Education at Rainbow Beach (IL)Lead youth and citizens in biological assessments and monitoring via the Adopt-a-Beach program and in planting at Rainbow Beach Dunes. Project will integrate Great Lakes education into schools.$22,069

Field Museum of Natural HistoryBeaubien Woods Habitat Enhancement (IL)Restore six acres of habitat at Beaubien Woods while promoting green job training, educating local community members, and diversifying volunteer efforts.$50,000

Friends of the Forest PreservesPlum Creek Stream and Wetland Restoration (IL)Work with partners to improve habitat and reduce sedimentation by controlling invasive species, stabilizing streambanks, creating bank terraces, and re-seeding native plants on 25 wetland acres and 1,150 feet of stream bank within the Plum Creek Forest Preserve in the Calumet Region.$161,004

Garfield Park Conservatory AllianceNature Appreciation and Environmental Education in Chicago (IL)Create a natural space within the city of Chicago that resembles a Great Lakes ecosystem to foster an appreciation for nature and to cultivate a new generation of stewards to care for the environment.$50,000

Illinois Corn Growers AssociationCover Crop Training (IL)Utilize cover crop specialists in the three regions of Illinois for programming and training. Project will promote cover crops on a statewide basis.$270,000

Illinois Corn Growers AssociationLake Springfield Watershed Program (IL)Coordinate multiple approaches in the watershed to achieve a sustained reduction in nitrate loading from agricultural non-point sources. The project will strive to improve soil quality and health by promoting cover crops utilization in the watershed on acres in agricultural production and with the adoption of nitrogen management systems in the watershed.$268,680

Lewis and Clark Community College District 536Illinois Conservation Reserve Program InitiativeEstablish 16,000 acres of new Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts and address mid-contract management on 12,000 acres of existing CRP. The impacts on Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative nutrient and sediment goals will be quantified.$243,083

National Audubon Society, Inc.Demonstrating Migratory Bird Habitat Along the Chicago River (IL)Plant shrubs and trees to improve 13.5 acres and 4,800 feet of riparian stopover habitat for migratory birds at Ronan Park and Miami Woods, located in Chicago and Morton Grove, Illinois, respectively.$100,000

Operation Migration — USAReintroduction of a Migratory Population of Whooping CranesUse specially-modified light aircraft to imprint and guide young-of-year whooping

cranes along a predetermined migration route, beginning in Wisconsin and ending at Florida’s Gulf coast.$189,214

The Nature ConservancySouthern Illinois Invasive Species Strike TeamDeploy an Invasive Species Strike Team to control exotic plants in State Parks, nature preserves, and adjacent private and federal land. Project will result in the survey of approximately 10,000 acres.$104,000

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Engaging Driftless Partners to Accelerate Farm Bill ProgramsAccelerate implementation of Farm Bill programs by building capacity in the Driftless Area and providing tools to engage private landowners. Project will restore over 15 miles of habitat for trout and non-game species.$134,000


INDIANAIPM Institute of North America, Inc.Increasing Participation in Environmental Quality Incentives Program in the Western Lake Erie BasinTrain 12–20 new NRCS-qualified Technical Service Providers and help farmers develop more than 200 nutrient management plans to reduce phosphorus load losses and improve water quality in the western Lake Erie basin.$233,974

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.Fall Creek Watershed Community Restoration (IN) – IIEngage several hundred volunteers and residents in the lower Fall Creek watershed in hands-on restoration, planting 200-500 trees, and invasive species removal.$24,996

Shirley Heinze Land Trust, Inc.Meadowbrook Forest Watershed Restoration (IN)Control invasive species, restore native riparian canopy cover, and re-forest surrounding uplands to restore 60 acres of habitat for several species of concern in northwestern Indiana.$30,000


IOWAAllamakee County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictWaterloo/Bee/Duck Creek Watershed (IA, MN)Work with partners to target Farm Bill funds to protect a trout stream. Project will implement agricultural waste management systems, install in-field conservation practices, and restore at least 2,500 feet of degraded stream channel/corridor to reduce sediment delivery and improve instream fish habitat.$126,152

Iowa Natural Heritage FoundationEnhanced CRP Outreach and Assistance in Southern IowaUse Iowa’s new, precise, flood probability maps to engage farmland owners in assessing floodplain land uses. Forty public meetings will be organized in 20 southern Iowa counties with already high Conservation Reserve Program participation.$250,000

Iowa Natural Heritage FoundationRaccoon River Valley Restoration (IA)Protect and restore 800 acres of wildlife habitat on 3.5 river miles along the Raccoon River near Des Moines. Project partners and volunteers will restore land in the floodway and floodplain, gathering biological inventory information, controlling non-native species and removing trash from the river to improve water quality for the community and habitat for wildlife species.$100,000

Sac County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictCover Crop Implementation for Nutrient Reduction (IA)Hire a Cover Crop Specialist to expand cover crop adoption by 10,000 acres in the North Raccoon River watershed. Project will provide education and outreach to farmers and landowners, streamline cover crop seeding programs, and increase tracking of cover crop implementation.$109,518

The Nature ConservancyBoone River Multi-Benefit Practice Implementation (IA)Support a private lands conservationist in the Boone River watershed who will provide ongoing support to landowners and producers and increase their implementation of Farm Bill practices that reduce nutrient runoff, improve soil health, and provide wildlife habitat.$110,515

Trees Forever, Inc.TreeKeepers: Because Every Tree Needs a Leader (IA)Engage volunteers to plant and care for urban trees and woodlands in Des Moines’ urban forest. Project partners anticipate 275 hours of environmental stewardship over the course of the project and volunteers will care for at least 75 recently planted community trees. Additionally, TreeKeepers will add to the urban forest through the planting of at least 50 new trees.$30,000


KANSASColorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land TrustShortgrass Prairie Ranchers Conservation Easement OutreachIncrease awareness of conservation easements and other available conservation options in the private ranching communities of eastern Colorado, western and south central Kansas, critical habitat areas of the Texas Panhandle and neighboring areas of western Oklahoma. Project will result in increased cooperation between wildlife and agricultural entities, including increased utilization of NRCS conservation programs.$200,000

Comanche Pool Prairie Resource FoundationPrescribed Fire for Lesser Prairie Chicken Habitat Conservation (KS)Work with existing prescribed burn associations and help develop new burn teams/associations within the Lesser Prairie Chicken Initiative area. The project will result in an additional 30,000 acres burned to provide improved grassland habitat.$250,000

Kansas State UniversityRestoration of Tallgrass Prairie Infested with Lespedeza Cuneata (KS)Evaluate the effects of late growing-season grazing by domestic herbivores and late growing-season prescribed burning on growth characteristics of the noxious weed Lespedeza cuneata. Project will aid restoration efforts for large areas of infested tallgrass prairie in the Flint Hills ecoregion of Kansas.$547,630





KENTUCKYLimnoTechTargeting Conservation Within Priority Tobacco Growing WatershedsApply the Water Footprint Network’s methodology to calculate the blue and green water footprints for tobacco. Results will guide an assessment to help target conservation investments in tobacco growing regions of the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.$109,000

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Pulaski County Conservation DistrictAccelerating Adoption of No-Till with Kentucky Tobacco GrowersBuild upon the success of the Kentucky Shared Biologist pilot in helping tobacco growers transition to no-till in tobacco production. Project will purchase a no-till transplanter and trailer for the Pulaski County Conservation District to be taken farm-to-farm to demonstrate no-till planting techniques.$23,100


LOUISIANAAmerican Bird ConservancyBeach-Nesting Bird Conservation in the Gulf of Mexico – IIProtect vulnerable solitary and colonial beach- and island-nesting birds such as Wilson’s and Snowy Plovers, Least Terns, and Black Skimmers from human disturbance.$170,000

Audubon Nature Institute, Inc.Marine Mammal Response Support at Audubon Nature Institute (LA)Support Audubon Nature Institute’s capabilities to respond to Unusual Mortality Events and live rescue and rehabilitation of marine mammals through the Louisiana Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program. The project team will dedicate staff time to collecting data through the performance of necropsies and related record keeping.$62,500

Delta Waterfowl FoundationWaterfowl Conservation and Evaluation 2012-2013Support three projects aimed at enhancing habitat, evaluating the outcomes of that management and understanding key linkages and relationships between ducks and their

habitat. The projects will take place in the Atchafalaya Delta of Louisiana and additional wintering duck habitat in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley and the Pacific Flyway.$20,000


Institute for Marine Mammal StudiesStranding Response and Necropsies for Marine Mammals in Gulf of MexicoContinue responding to, conducting necropsies on, and collecting tissues from stranded marine mammals in the Mississippi Sound and adjacent waters.$95,000


Louisiana Department of Wildlife and FisheriesMarsh Island Refuge Waterbird Nesting Colony Restoration (LA)Design and conduct a restoration project to re-elevate and increase the size of two important waterbird nesting colonies on Marsh Island Refuge in Iberia Parish, Louisiana.$150,000

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and FisheriesPrivate Lands Enhancement in LouisianaSupport reintroduction of prescribed fire on ecologically important commercial timberlands in the northern Kisatchie National Forest Significant Geographic Area.$100,000





MAINECoastal Enterprises, Inc.Developing NFWF Lending and Equity Financing CapabilityDevelop a business and action plan that will help NFWF establish an Innovative Financing Fund. Project staff will work with NFWF staff to formulate a path to create financing capacity which augments its mission in sustainable fisheries. This project will result in an action plan guiding the development of NFWF’s internal organizational expertise and external regional partnerships.$119,500

College of William and Mary, Virginia Institute of Marine ScienceTesting biodegradable panels and O-rings for traps (MA, ME)Test biodegradable panels and ferrous metal O-rings in lobster pots in Massachusetts and Maine. Project will identify alternative methods to disarm lost and abandoned lobster gear to reduce impact on marine resources.$78,872

Fort Williams Charitable FoundationReclaiming Cliffwalk at the Arboretum at Fort Williams Park (ME)Clear invasive plants and replace them with native and sustainable species. Project will also educate the public and engage volunteers.$26,775

Friends of Maine Seabird IslandsMaine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge VideoProduce a 20 minute video to introduce visitors to the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge and its management programs. Project will increase awareness of and interest in the Refuge and its seabird colonies.$5,000

Gulf of Maine Lobster FoundationGulf of Maine Derelict Fishing Gear and Industry AssessmentConduct an assessment and removal effort of derelict fishing gear in northern New England. Commercial fishermen will be asked for socio-economic feedback.$149,982

The Trust for Public LandWhite Mountains to Moosehead Lake Initiative (NH, ME)Acquire the Androscoggin Headwaters property, a 934-acre tract that includes Greenough Pond and Little Greenough Pond, two of only three ponds in New Hampshire that maintain self-sustaining Eastern brook trout populations. This effort is part of the greater White Mountains to Moosehead Lake Initiative – a public-private collaborative to conserve 49,227 acres of recreational resources and protect prime habitat for the Eastern brook trout and endangered Atlantic salmon, early successional forest, and rare species and natural communities.$300,000

University of Southern MaineCitizen Science’s Role in Sustainable River Herring HarvestAssess previous efforts at harvest-independent counts to inform a pilot project blending management and citizen science to maintain sustainable river herring harvest in Maine.$96,661

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — Rachel Carson National Wildlife RefugeBuilding a Better Shrubland for New England Cottontail (ME) – IIIncrease native early successional habitats to benefit the New England cottontail and other wildlife on Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. Project will create a network of volunteers for Early Detection Rapid Response of new plant invaders, develop and demonstrate low cost techniques to restore dense native shrublands, and continue native plant propagation efforts to produce material for shrubland restoration projects.$40,000


MARYLANDAmerican Littoral SocietyAssessing the Impacts of Hurricane Sandy on Coastal HabitatsCoordinate a regional assessment process to collect the information necessary to rapidly evaluate the quantitative and qualitative environmental impacts associated with Hurricane Sandy. The assessment will focus on the physical effects on coastal habitats and target species which depend on them.$12,782


Blue Water Baltimore, Inc.Blue Water CongregationsPartner with Baltimore religious groups to develop and implement stormwater management plans using a suite of state-approved Best Management Practices.$248,573

Center for Watershed Protection, Inc.Septic Management in Dorchester County (MD)Explore the feasibility of establishing a septic management district to administrate, coordinate and fund a septic system pump-out program for septic systems in Dorchester County.$20,000

Center for Watershed Protection, Inc.Windmill Branch Assessment and Watershed Action PlanDevelop tools and strategies to implement a community forestry program. The program will increase the town’s urban tree canopy, with a focus on stream corrridors and converting turf to trees.$54,033


City of Greenbelt“Greening” Springill Lake Recreation Center Parking Lot (MD)Green an existing public parking lot by removing 17,000 SF of asphalt and replacing it with a permeable pavement technology to store, treat and infiltrate runoff.$147,960

City of Takoma ParkFlower Avenue Green Street (MD)Reduce the levels of soil and pollution entering into Sligo Creek and Long Branch Creek, tributaries to the Anacostia River. Project will install 15 bioretention facilities along Flower Avenue in Takoma Park, improve pedestrian movement by installing new sidewalks and traffic calming measures, improve access to the bus service, and enhance safety by installing energy efficient street lighting.$168,750


Davey Tree Expert CompanyEaston Comprehensive Forestry Program (MD)Assess the existing conditions of trees and tree cover within the community and develop a program that identifies problems, highlights objectives and provides solutions to improve the quality of trees, quantity of trees, and water quality within the community.$48,225

Eastern Shore Land ConservancyTechnical Assistance for the City of Cambridge, MarylandManage the community engagement and design process for gateway revitalization of the streets and potential greyfield properties located in the City of Cambridge’s Maryland Avenue Gateway. The Eastern Shore Land Conservancy will work with the city to develop design and redevelopment plans for the Gateway. This project will make the entryway more welcoming, improve wayfinding to draw people to Downtown Waterfront Redevelopment District destinations, and create a more pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly environment, while taking into consideration stormwater management improvements.$68,000

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Environmental Defense Fund, Inc.Reforming Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Fishery Management (MD, VA)Transform Chesapeake Bay fisheries management to achieve long-term biological, social and economic sustainability. Project will empower watermen, develop new approaches and perform pilot study.$75,000

Frederick County, MarylandBrook Trout Restoration in the Upper Monocacy (MD)Restore 1,500 feet of stream, reforest three acres of riparian buffer, resurface 1.39 miles of gravel road, and advance the “My Brookies” green infrastructure initiative for homeowners in brook trout catchments.$445,882

HUMANIM, Inc.Removing Blight to Restore the Bay and Create Jobs (MD)Deconstruct 56 vacant houses in the Baltimore Harbor Watershed and replace them with permanent green space to improve water quality and create jobs.$100,000

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Research InstituteCreate Chesapeake Bay Watershed Early Successional Habitat (MD, PA)Contact more than 75 private landowners within Golden-winged Warbler focal areas in the Chesapeake Bay watershed portions of Maryland and Pennsylvania. Project will engage landowners in Natural Resources Conservation Service programs to help create early successional habitat to benefit Golden-winged Warbler.$149,592

Low Impact Development CenterPG County Municipal Anacostia Watershed GI SupportAssist underserved Sustainable Maryland Communities in Prince George’s County within the Anacostia Watershed in their investments in complying with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System and Watershed Implementation Plan programs.$224,873

Main Street EconomicsCalvert County TA: Main Street EconomicsProvide technical assistance to Calvert County in support of cost effective WIP strategies. A model specific to Calvert County will be developed to predict supply costs of WIP-level nutrient and sediment pollution reduction by source sector. This will allow a comparison of predicted current and performance-based payment standards.$12,000


Maryland Department of Natural ResourcesDeveloping e-Harvest Reporting for a Commercial Fishery (MD)Develop an electronic reporting system that links daily harvest reports with a hail system to improve data quality, accountability and enforceability of Maryland’s commercial striped bass fishery.$103,964

Metropolitan Washington Council of GovernmentsSmart, Integrated Stormwater Management Systems: AnacostiaInstall three Smart Integrated Stormwater Management Systems in the District of Columbia, Prince George’s County and Montgomery County to demonstrate the improved nutrient removal rates of stormwater best management practices with networked real-time controls.$250,000

National Aquarium in Baltimore, Inc.Restoration and Watershed Planning for Masonville Cove (MD)Develop a small watershed plan and implement restoration practices in the urban stream that flows into Masonville Cove.$34,905

National Marine Sanctuary FoundationCultural Resources Toolkit for Marine Protected Area ManagersCreate a virtual toolkit that will provide online modules for marine cultural resource management training and information, with particular focus on marine protected areas. Project will target the audience of managers and staff.$35,846

Oyster Recovery Partnership, Inc. dba Oyster Recovery PartnershipQuantifying Oyster Restoration Through Nutrient ReductionRepopulate 40 acres of oyster reefs, build community support and acquire data that will support the integration of oyster restoration into the nitrogen/nutrient credits process.$430,000

Parks & People Foundation, Inc.Implementing Best Practices in Urban Stormwater Management (MD)Demonstrate best management practices for stormwater management at an historic park site in Baltimore City by implementing bio-filtration landscaped areas and removing impervious road surface. The grounds of the property will act as an outdoor laboratory space for natural resource management, including stormwater and urban forestry demonstration areas with volunteer activities, public tours and demonstration projects in coordination with experts.$60,000

Smithsonian Institution, Environmental Research CenterImaging Sonar Run Counts of River Herring in Chesapeake BayDevelop imaging sonar tool for counting river herring in Chesapeake Bay. Project will establish scientifically rigorous run counts for alewife and blueback herring in spawning streams.$202,533


The Potomac Conservancy, Inc.Chesapeake Riparian Forest Buffer InitiativeCreate a new riparian forest buffer initiative that engages farmers and landowners in conservation through innovative incentives and the most current buffer best practices.$367,435


University of MarylandFinancing the Calvert County Watershed Implementation PlanDevelop a strategy to improve the capacity of Calvert County to implement water quality restoration and protection projects and practices through the use of accountable and transparent accounting systems.$18,000

University of MarylandReducing Septic System Nutrient Losses Using SwitchgrassMeasure the nutrient uptake by switchgrass planted over septic drain fields and determine the effect of the grass root systems on septic drain field.$62,347

University of MarylandTechnical Assistance Provided for Oxford, Maryland Stormwater Financing and Outreach Assistance (MD)Provide a set of recommendations for a long-term stormwater financing strategy. Project will include community engagement in the decision-making process and will begin the necessary steps for controlling stormwater runoff.$34,510

University of Maryland Center for Environmental ScienceAssessing the Impacts of Hurricane Sandy on Coastal HabitatsCoordinate a regional assessment process to collect the information necessary to rapidly evaluate the quantitative and qualitative environmental impacts associated with Hurricane Sandy. Assessment will focus on the physical effects on coastal habitats and target species which depend on them.$9,996


URS CorporationLilly Run Improvement Plan (MD)Implement improvements to alleviate the flooding of City and State roads along the path of Lilly Run within the City of Havre de Grace.$99,853


MASSACHUSETTSAppalachian Mountain ClubConnecticut River Watershed Blueway: A National ModelCoordinate a diverse group of stakeholders across the watershed to support conservation partnerships that protect and restore the watershed’s natural resources. Project will boost public awareness and environmental education about the watershed, improve water quality, and promote recreational access to the river.$50,000


College of William and Mary, Virginia Institute of Marine ScienceTesting biodegradable panels and O-rings for traps (MA, ME)Test biodegradable panels and ferrous metal O-rings in lobster pots in Massachusetts and Maine. Project will identify alternative methods to disarm lost and abandoned lobster gear to reduce impact on marine resources.$78,872

Friends of Monomoy, Inc.Reopening of Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge Nature Store (MA)Refurbish the nature store at the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge. Project will increase the capacity of the Friends group and interest in the Refuge.$5,000


Manomet, Inc.American Oystercatcher Recovery – IVConserve and manage coastal habitats to recover the population of American Oyster-catchers and associated beach nesting bird species from New Jersey to Massachusetts.$185,275

Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies, Inc.Derelict Gear Assessment and Retrieval Program (MA)Employ side-scan sonar and benthic surveys to assess the presence of derelict gear in target areas of the Outer Cape Cod Bay. Project will engage fishermen in the removal of 40 tons of gear.$104,926




MICHIGANConservation Resource AllianceBetsie and Platte Rivers Fish Passage and Instream Restoration (MI)Replace four road–stream crossings, stabilize and realign 300 feet of channel, and place 1,000 feet of instream large woody debris at five sites in the Bestie and Platte River watersheds. Project will restore fish access to ten stream miles, improve habitat, and reduce sediment inputs.$335,000

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa IndiansIntegrated Technical Assistance in the Northern Lower Peninsula (MI)Work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to engage 40 landowners in Farm Bill programs, inform an additional 400 landowners about Farm Bill conservation opportunities, and provide technical assistance for habitat enhancement on 4,000 acres.$56,913

Huron PinesPrioritized Restoration in the Au Sable River Watershed (MI)Work with partners to stabilize stream banks, remove fish passage barriers, control invasive species, and install instream structures to reduce sediment loading, reconnect 35 upstream miles, restore 150 acres of native plant communities, and improve 1.25 miles of instream habitat within the Au Sable River watershed.$560,000

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IPM Institute of North America, Inc.Increasing Participation in Environmental Quality Incentives Program in the Western Lake Erie BasinTrain 12–20 new NRCS-qualified Technical Service Providers and help farmers develop more than 200 nutrient management plans to reduce phosphorus load losses and improve water quality in the western Lake Erie basin.$233,974

Lake Superior State UniversityAn Integrative Approach to Conserving the Great Lakes Piping Plover (MI) – IIIWork with partners to conduct surveys, monitoring, nest protection, captive rearing, and invasive species control to improve reproductive success and nesting habitat for the endangered Great Lakes piping plover.$150,000

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Environmental Stewardship DivisionTechnical Assistance for River Raisin Watershed Farmers (MI)Reach out to 500 farmers about conservation opportunities, provide one-on-one assistance to 120 farmers, and implement 30 on-farm conservation practices to reduce sediment and phosphorus inputs to the waters of the River Raisin watershed and the western Lake Erie basin.$152,000

National Audubon Society, Inc.Landowners as Partners to Restore Early Successional HabitatWork with partners to coordinate and refine an adaptive management program across three states based on principles of the Early Successional Habitat (ESH) Business Plan and the Golden-winged Warbler (GWWA) Species Conservation Plan. Project will engage landowners at priority sites in specific management practices and develop state- and national-level landowner incentive programs.$135,985

St. Clair County, MichiganSt. Clair River Coastal Wetland Habitat Restoration (MI)Design and construct 2.75 acres of coastal wetlands along the St. Clair River in Port Huron, Michigan to provide nursery habitat for fish and critical stopover habitat for migratory birds.$1,039,500

The Nature ConservancyErie Marsh Preserve Coastal Wetlands Restoration (MI)Restore 220 wetland acres by constructing/rehabilitating 3.6 miles of dikes and improving wetland management. Project will contribute to a larger effort to improve 946 acres of coastal wetland habitat.$957,176

The Nature ConservancyOak Openings Interagency Restoration Team (OH, MI) – IIWork with partners to conduct prescribed burning and invasive species control to restore 1,125 acres of wetlands and associated uplands on public and private lands within the Lakeplain Oak Openings.$810,161

The Nature ConservancyPaw Paw River Riparian Restoration (MI)Conduct prescribed burns, control invasive species, and plant native vegetation to restore 240 acres of riparian habitat and more than 40,000 feet of streambank at key sites in the Paw Paw River watershed of southwestern Michigan.$158,936

The Nature Conservancy Two Hearted River – John’s Creek Culvert Replacement (MI)Replace a culvert along John’s Creek in the Two-Hearted River watershed to restore fish passage to 2.7 miles, reduce sedimentation by seven tons per year, and provide safer public access.$170,916

The Regents of the University of MichiganRestoration and Conservation of Rare Species (MI)Conduct prescribed burning, invasive species control, and native seed planting to restore 615 acres on four university properties in southeastern Michigan that provide habitat for many rare and imperiled species.$164,222

Upper Peninsula Resource Conservation and Development CouncilSustainable Invasive Plant Collaboration in Michigan’s Upper PeninsulaExpand collaboration around invasive species education and management among five Cooperative Species Management Areas in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Northeast Wisconsin. Project will increase the capacity of two Cooperative Weed Management Areas in the western Upper Peninsula.$51,466


MINNESOTAAllamakee County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictWaterloo/Bee/Duck Creek Watershed (IA, MN)Work with partners to target Farm Bill funds to protect a trout stream. Project will implement agricultural waste management systems, install in-field conservation practices,

and restore at least 2,500 feet of degraded stream channel/corridor to reduce sediment delivery and improve instream fish habitat.$126,152

American Bird ConservancyCreating Golden-winged Warbler/Young Forest Habitat (MN)Create Golden-winged Warbler habitat in Minnesota, the most important breeding state in the U.S., as part of a larger, long-term, multi-partner initiative to protect the Golden-winged Warbler.$250,000

Big Stone / Traverse Counties Cooperative Weed Management AreaBig Stone / Traverse Counties Weed Management (MN)Engage in education, documentation, and treatment of infestations, monitoring of treatment sites, and revegetation when needed using local ecotype native seeds. Project will decrease the threat of invasive species within Big Stone and Traverse Counties using education, documentation, treatment of infestations (chemical, mechanical, and biological), monitoring of treatment sites, and revegetation when needed using local ecotype native seeds.$50,000

Cannon River Watershed PartnershipCultivating Conservation in the Cannon River Watershed (MN)Hire a technical assistance coordinator to conduct targeted outreach to farmers that will result in reductions in nutrient and sediment pollution and improve habitat.$80,000

Delta Waterfowl FoundationWaterfowl Conservation and Evaluation 2012-2013Support three projects aimed at enhancing habitat, evaluating the outcomes of that management and understanding key linkages and relationships between ducks and their habitat. The projects will take place in the Atchafalaya Delta of Louisiana and additional wintering duck habitat in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley and the Pacific Flyway.$20,000

Friends of Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, Inc.Membership Increase for Friends of Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge (MN)Implement an annual program to increase membership of the Friends group by at least 20%. Project will bolster support and promote awareness of the refuge in surrounding communities.$5,000

Friends of the Mississippi RiverUrban Mississippi River Habitat Restoration and Stewardship (MN)Work with park agencies to conduct eco-logical restoration at seven riverfront natural areas. Project will engage com munity and youth volunteers in restoration, monitoring and ongoing care of restored areas.$90,000

Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcesKnowlton Creek Stream Channel Restoration (MN)Restore 3,700 feet of stream and riparian buffer to improve water quality, fish passage, and habitat along Knowlton Creek, a tributary to the St. Louis River.$400,000

Minnesota Land TrustLower St. Louis River Area of Concern Wild Rice Restoration (WI, MN)Work with partners to restore at least 150 acres of wild rice wetlands within the St. Louis River System Area of Concern. Project will improve habitat, reduce invasive plant cover, and re-establish opportunities for cultural harvest of wild rice.$159,504

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum FoundationUrban Gardening for Smart Snacks and Pollinator Habitats (MN)Green and beautify urban areas, increase urban horticulture and nutrition knowledge, expand pollinator habitats in urban areas, and enable youth leadership by providing meaningful work and environmental education for young people.$55,000

Mississippi River FundRestoration of Coldwater Spring (MN)Restore 100 acres of habitat within the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area and encourage public stewardship of public lands by engaging community volunteers in restoration activities.$30,000

Regents of the University of MinnesotaBee Squad: Pollinator Education and Stewardship (MN)Foster pollinator stewardship in the greater Twin Cities and increase habitat for native bees. Designed as a model to be replicated by other Extension programs, the University of Minnesota will provide personalized, hands-on training based on sound beekeeping practices and provide services for landowners while collecting information on bee health to feed into national databases and educational programs.$75,000

Renville County Soil & Water Conservation DistrictRenville County Watershed’s Best Management Practice Initiative (MN)Promote and establish permanent grassland cover and accelerate implementation of best management practices in Renville County, Minnesota. Project will increase Environmental Quality Incentives Program applications and thereby improve water quality by correcting existing erosion and pollution problems.$100,000

Root River Soil and Water Conservation DistrictTargeted Landowner Outreach and Conservation Implementation (MN)Identify critical landscape features on private lands and provide technical assistance to landowners. Project will accelerate the reduction of sediment and nutrient pollution in receiving waters and will improve aquatic habitat for coldwater fish communities and grassland-dependent species.$125,000

Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictAccelerating Conservation Delivery on the Landscape (MN)Accelerate conservation delivery to priority areas in the Upper Mississippi River Basin. Project will provide one-on-one technical assistance to private landowners leveraging USDA (CRP, EQIP, CSP) and Minnesota programs.$238,000

The Nature ConservancyAccelerating Prairie and Wetland Conservation (SD, MN)Provide capacity to protect and manage prairie and wetland habitats on private lands in eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota through implementation of USDA and Department of the Interior programs.$158,655

The Trust for Public LandFrogtown Park and Farm (MN)Purchase land to create a 13-acre urban public park in St. Paul’s culturally diverse and low-income Frogtown Neighborhood. The park features a six acre urban demonstration farm. The property will be conveyed to the City of Saint Paul as its newest urban park and a key green space node to benefit the local underserved community and will help local water quality and wildlife habitat.$75,000



MISSISSIPPIAmerican Bird ConservancyBeach-Nesting Bird Conservation in the Gulf of Mexico – IIProtect vulnerable solitary and colonial beach- and island-nesting birds such as Wilson’s and Snowy Plovers, Least Terns, and Black Skimmers from human disturbance.$170,000

City of Pascagoula, MississippiCreating a Living Laboratory in Pascagoula Marshland (MS)Restore two acres of B.B. Jennings Park and involve the public in recreational and educational projects in the Pascagoula River Watershed’s rich marshlands.$20,000

Conservian, Inc.Restoring Shorebird Populations on the Eastern Gulf (AL, MS)Work closely with Alabama and Mississippi partners to monitor and restore beach-nesting bird populations and their habitats. Project will use local steward volunteers to expand capacity in the field to monitor and protect shorebird populations.$100,000


Institute for Marine Mammal StudiesStranding Response and Necropsies for Marine Mammals in Gulf of MexicoContinue responding to, conducting necropsies on, and collecting tissues from stranded marine mammals in the Mississippi Sound and adjacent waters.$95,000

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Land Trust for the Mississippi Coastal PlainTurkey Creek Greenway/Blueway (MS)Restore 190 acres of the Turkey Creek watershed in order to establish the Turkey Creek Greenway/Blueway in Gulfport, Mississippi. Volunteers will assist in invasive removal and trail construction.$20,000




MISSOURICenter for Plant Conservation, Inc.Partnership for Seed Banking on Federal Agency Lands (MO) – IICollect seed of a minimum of 15 collections of species located on U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands across the U.S. Project will safeguard the genetic resource inherent in declining rare plant populations, provide a seed bank resource for immediate and future restoration needs, and create a safety net against unforeseen future threats of extirpation.$35,000

Friends of Squaw Creek National Wildlife RefugeFriends of Squaw Creek Organization and Outreach Development (MO)Perform community outreach and educate the public about the Friends of Squaw Creek and Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge to increase chapter membership and help establish an endowment fund. Project will involve trade shows, festivals, special events, schools, and service organizations to create awareness and support while building new partnerships.$4,998

Heartland Conservation Alliance, Inc.Blue River Stewardship, Restoration, and Conservation (MO)Recruit and train volunteers to remove invasive species threatening riparian corridors of the Blue River. Project will provide hands-on watershed and water monitoring education to K-12 students.$23,494

Missouri Coalition for the Environment FoundationKiefer Creek Watershed Show Me Restoration (MO)Integrate an ecosystem conservation and restoration plan into the Kiefer Creek Watershed Plan. The plan will seek to improve ecosystem health and engage citizens in protecting the environment through restoration activities including expanding wetland and riparian buffers along Kiefer Creek to reduce flood heights and frequency. Project partners will restore wetlands to replenish groundwater and flows, improve biodiversity and reduce infrastructure costs.$30,000

Operation Brightside, Inc.Corporate Employees Engaged in Environmental Stewardship (MO)Invest over 2,500 corporate volunteer hours in activities to improve public spaces in St. Louis and plant native trees and plants to restore habitat and create a healthier urban ecosystem.$50,000

Quality Deer Management AssociationPrivate Landowner Wildlife Management Cooperatives (MO)Establish and maintain private landowner wildlife management cooperatives. Project will be a joint effort between the Quality Deer Management Association and the Missouri Department of Conservation.$20,000

The Nature ConservancyElm Spring and Spring Run Restoration (MO)Develop the technical restoration design to restore the hydrology, geomorphology, and aquatic habitat and provide long-term stability, wetland enhancement, and recovery of Plains topminnow and least darter populations within Elm Spring in Missouri.$9,142


MONTANAAmerican Bird ConservancyUsing NRCS Programs to Conserve Long-billed CurlewsWork with private landowners to accelerate delivery of NRCS Farm Bill Program conservation practices in the Northern Great Plains to support populations of Long-billed Curlews, and other species of conservation concern.$140,000

Clark Fork CoalitionCommunity Water Marketing Program (MT)Identify, implement and monitor water transactions in the Clark Fork basin of Montana.$159,417

Little Big Horn CollegeLittle Big Horn Conservation Education Program (MT)Facilitate habitat improvement, reclamation, and restoration of Crow Indian lands. Project will develop a conservation education curriculum that includes sourcing native plant materials, ethnobotany, invasive species management, and development of conservation stewardship outreach to youth and all community members.$100,000

Montana Conservation Corps, Inc.Youth Conserving Lewis and Clark Trail (MT)Engage youth from urban, rural, and tribal communities in educational, hands-on conservation work to restore habitat on the Lewis and Clark trail. Project will include Russian olive and tamarisk removal, re-vegetation with native plants, seed collection, and fence modifications to increase passage of pronghorn, mule deer, and bighorn sheep.$100,000

The Blackfoot Challenge, Inc.Community-based Conservation Workshop and Mentorship (MT)Host a workshop and mentorship program to develop a training opportunity for community and partner leaders to transfer lessons for a community-based approach to conservation. Project will allow timely pursuit of a community-based approach in response to conservation opportunities in the Blackfoot Watershed and across America.$39,959


The Trust for Public LandStory Mill Park (MT)Help the Bozeman, Montana community create a new park in an underserved neighborhood. Project will restore wetlands and enhance water quality, engage youth, and design an urban agriculture program.$85,000

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Burnt Fork Watershed Enhancement (MT)Assess the status and threats to the Burnt Fork ecosystem. Project will involve the design and implementation of community projects with landowners throughout the watershed to protect and restore the water quality of this fishery.$45,000

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Montana Water Project – XIIDevelop and complete instream flow water transactions in the upper Columbia River Basin. Project will monitor flows in order to assure the delivery of water in the protected reach.$102,548

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Upper Clark Fork Native Trout Initiative (MT)Provide technical services to agricultural landowners to reconnect streams, improve habitat and restore flow for native trout in the Upper Clark Fork basin in Montana.$140,000

University of MontanaTransboundary Grizzly Bear Conservation (MT) – IIIdentify specific wildlife linkage locations across U.S. highways in northwestern Montana, northern Idaho and a highway in British Columbia, and implement management in these places.$85,000


U.S. Forest ServiceToadflax Biocontrol in the Elkhorn Mountains (MT)Control toadflax species using Integrated Pest Management on four 200-400 acre areas and track the effectiveness of the treatment for five years. Project will determine the most effective weed control management strategies and improve the overall health of the Elkhorn Mountains.$30,121

U.S. Forest Service, Gallatin National ForestCabin Creek Westslope Cutthroat Trout Conservation (MT)Protect the genetic purity of the native westslope cutthroat trout population in lower Cabin Creek. Project will separate native fisheries along Cabin Creek from the non-native fisheries along the Madison River, thus preventing future genetic contamination within the headwaters.$80,000


Wildlife Conservation SocietyConserving Wolverine Movement Corridors (MT, ID)Secure movement corridors for wolverines within the Central Linkage Region of Montana and Idaho through land con serva-tion, improved management practices, and enhanced wildlife road crossings.$200,000

World Wildlife Fund, Inc.Woié Project: Environmental Solutions for Communities (MT, SD)Create widespread benefits for tribal communities, wildlife, and the environment through bison herd expansion, enhanced habitat management, and key species restoration.$300,000

Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation InitiativeRestoring the Yak to Yaak Transboundary Linkage (ID, MT)Restore vital transboundary wildlife movement opportunities in the Cabinet-Purcell Mountain Corridor through collaborative habitat restoration and land protection activities.$300,000

NEBRASKACity of OmahaLevi Carter Park Pavilion Restoration (NE)Make environmental improvements to Levi Carter Park Pavilion to improve the energy efficiency of a pavilion built in the 1940’s. Improvements to the community park pavilion will include installing energy efficient windows, replacing incandescent light fittings with modern energy efficient fixtures, installing a geothermal heat pump option, and strategically planting shade trees around the pavilion.$50,000

National Audubon Society, Inc.A Future for America’s Great Migration on the Platte River (NE)Protect an important migratory path on the Platte River by engaging citizens in conservation actions at Rowe Sanctuary and in identifying water conservation strategies for their community.$51,000

National Audubon Society, Inc.Completing Critical Habitat Complex on the Platte River (NE)Protect 577 acres of critical habitat for whooping cranes, sandhill cranes, and numerous other species in the heart of Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary and the Central Flyway migration bottleneck.$290,000

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NEVADABureau of Land ManagementYouth Restoration of Forests and Rangelands (NV)Partner with the Nevada Conservation Corps and local Native American tribes to employ, train, and mentor native and non-native youth to restore forests and rangelands in Northern Nevada.$100,000

Eastern Nevada Landscape CoalitionEastern Nevada/Western Utah Invasive Weed Control ProgramControl and monitor invasive weeds to improve ecosystem health on thousands of acres of habitat beneficial to sage-grouse and other wildlife populations in eastern/central Nevada and western Utah.$135,250

Great Basin InstituteBureau of Reclamation and Nevada Conservation Corps CollaborationProvide crews to support an ongoing collaboration with the Bureau of Reclamation to provide young people with practical experience in natural resource management at sites along the Colorado River between Boulder City and Big Bend of the Colorado State Park.$19,599

League to Save Lake TahoeKeep Tahoe Blue (CA, NV)Hold a series of hands-on opportunities to educate the community about protecting Lake Tahoe’s watershed while improving water quality.$60,000

Mason Valley Conservation DistrictWalker River Youth Conservation Initiative (NV)Partner with Rite of Passage, a high school for at-risk youth, to provide classroom lectures over a period of 7-9 months on topics such as noxious weeds, abandoned farmland restoration, hydrology, ecology, wildlife, and native plants, and to provide opportunities for job shadowing with resource professionals. Project will employ youth who successfully complete the classroom and job shadowing tasks to carry out restoration, monitoring, and data collection in the Walker River Basin.$50,000



Trout Unlimited, Inc.Owyhee Redband Trout Habitat Restoration (ID, NV)Initiate a program to conserve redband trout by protecting cold-water refugia, restoring riparian corridors, and reconnecting fragmented populations in a key region for species recovery.$95,000

U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceWater Rights Acquisition for Lahontan Valley Wetlands (NV)Acquire water rights from willing sellers in the Carson Division of the Newlands Reclamation Project for transfer to the Lahontan Valley wetlands.$4,910,000

U.S. Geological SurveyWeb-Based Common Operating Data Frame for the Walker River BasinDevelop an interactive, data-driven website of real-time streamflow conditions and water body storage for the Walker River Basin, Nevada and California, for water supply management. As part of the process for conveying water to Walker Lake, a basin-wide perspective of streamflow and water storage is necessary for accurate water supply management.$156,002

Walker River Paiute TribeSiphon Gradient Control Structure on the Lower Walker River (NV)Provide a critical hard point for the lower Walker River below the town of Schurz, stopping any further erosion from occurring upriver.$1,351,775


Western Nevada CollegeWalker River Agricultural Economic Diversification (NV)Work to reduce water use and diversify agriculture in the Walker, Truckee and Carson Basin valleys through education, partnerships, demonstration projects, and community involvement.$802,401

NEW HAMPSHIREAppalachian Mountain ClubConnecticut River Watershed Blueway: A National ModelCoordinate a diverse group of stakeholders across the watershed to support conservation partnerships that protect and restore the watershed’s natural resources. Project will boost public awareness and environmental education about the watershed, improve water quality, and promote recreational access to the river.$50,000



New Hampshire Association of Conservation DistrictsNew England Cottontail Habitat Restoration Project (NH)Promote restoration of New England cottontail habitat in New Hampshire by providing outreach, technical assistance, and demonstration restorations that will encourage landowners to participate in NRCS cost-share or other programs in the Merrimack River Focus Area.$65,000

The Trust for Public LandWhite Mountains to Moosehead Lake Initiative (NH, ME)Acquire the Androscoggin Headwaters property, a 934-acre tract that includes Greenough Pond and Little Greenough Pond, two of only three ponds in New Hampshire that maintain self-sustaining Eastern brook trout populations. This effort is part of the greater White Mountains to Moosehead Lake Initiative – a public-private collaborative to conserve 49,227 acres of recreational resources and protect prime habitat for the Eastern brook trout and endangered Atlantic salmon, early successional forest, and rare species and natural communities.$300,000




NEW JERSEYAmerican Littoral SocietyAssessing the Impacts of Hurricane Sandy on Coastal HabitatsCoordinate a regional assessment process to collect the information necessary to rapidly evaluate the quantitative and qualitative environmental impacts associated with Hurricane Sandy. The assessment will focus on the physical effects on coastal habitats and target species which depend on them.$12,782

American Littoral SocietyHorseshoe Crab and Shorebird Habitat Restoration (NJ)Provide for a temporary restorative habitat that will support successful nesting and spawning by horseshoe crabs, and utilization of the beaches by migratory shorebirds this year. Project will restore sand to portions of the beaches, maximizing the restoration and placement of sand on the best beaches for horseshoe crabs and shorebirds, in time for the spring spawning and arrival of the stop-over.$969,140



Hudson River FoundationAssessing the Impacts of Hurricane Sandy on Coastal Habitats and SpeciesConduct a rapid assessment of the effects of Hurricane Sandy on the Hudson-Raritan Estuary. Assessment will include wildlife and plant species and the habitats they occur in, but will emphasize species, such as particular fish and shellfish and water-dependent birds.$15,541

Manomet, Inc.American Oystercatcher Recovery – IVConserve and manage coastal habitats to recover the population of American Oystercatchers and associated beach nesting bird species from New Jersey to Massachusetts.$185,275


New Jersey Audubon SocietyOvercoming Obstacles: Creating Golden-winged Warbler Habitat (NJ)Work with partners to improve habitat throughout northern New Jersey for Golden-winged Warbler by providing technical assistance to private landowners enrolled in the Working Lands for Wildlife program.$134,999

New Jersey Future, Inc.Community Engagement for the Lower Assunpink Greenway (NJ)Facilitate community engagement, working with public and private stakeholders to make downtown Assunpink Creek Greenway more resilient to flooding and more accessible to Trenton’s urban population.$25,000

Saddler’s Woods Conservation AssociationSaddler’s Woods Riparian Habitat Restoration (NJ) – IIRestore 15 acres of riparian woodland in a rare old growth forest in New Jersey. Project will eradicate invasive species, plant native species, and improve water quality.$30,000

Greater Newark Conservancy, Inc.Urban Tree and Urban Farm (NJ)Implement urban tree farms and urban farms in Newark, New Jersey, which will reduce carbon footprint and rainwater runoff and provide job training opportunities.$50,000


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U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceInvasive Species Management in Bog Turtle Habitat (NJ, PA)Manage and eliminate invasive plant species that are degrading open wetland habitat required by the federally threatened bog turtle. Project will treat and eradicate a total of five acres of invasive species, increasing the amount of suitable open-canopy wetland habitat for bog turtles.$50,000


NEW MEXICOCenter of Excellence for Hazardous Materials ManagementLand Acquisition for Lesser Prairie Chicken Conservation (NM)Purchase tracts of land in core Lesser Prairie Chicken habitat in southeast New Mexico which will be managed for the Lesser Prairie Chicken. Project will help reduce/eliminate threats to this declining species.$150,000

Center of Excellence for Hazardous Materials ManagementLesser Prairie Chicken Habitat Restoration (NM)Conduct reclamation of legacy wells, invasive brush control, and installation of solar pumps to recover historic watering sites. Project will benefit the Lesser Prairie Chicken.$110,000

Chicago Horticultural SocietyPopulation Rescue of Lepidospartum Burgessii (NM, TX)Use microsatellite genetic techniques and a common garden to examine the use of pollen supplementation in increasing seed set and rescuing populations of Lepidospartum burgessii.$40,000

Friends of the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife RefugeFriends of the Bosque del Apache Strategic Development (NM)Create an efficient membership database tool for tracking members, donors, volunteers, sponsors, and special event attendees. Project will produce a strategic development plan, set up a development program, and utilize database software to organize outreach efforts and increase community awareness of the Refuge.$3,000

New Mexico State UniversityUnderstanding Impacts on Lesser Prairie Chicken Populations (NM)Determine factors driving population declines of the Lesser Prairie Chicken in managed landscapes in New Mexico. Project will look at historic changes in land use, vegetation characteristics, habitat selection, and demography.$78,826

North American Native Fishes AssociationBitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge Wetland Restoration (NM)Bring together five different groups to restore 34 acres of former oxbow/low areas to perennial wetland habitat suitable for the Gila pupfish and several other rare and endangered species.$17,195

Rio Grande Community FarmCommunity Farm Demonstration (NM)Partner with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the City of Albuquerque to demonstrate farming practices that enhance soil quality using minimal tillage, water conservation, and crop rotation. Project will help educate volunteers and Community Farm members about water conservation in crop production and soil health practices and integrate these practices on private farmland.$25,000


Rocky Mountain Youth CorpsWind Mountain Stewardship (NM)Conduct mule deer habitat improvement treatments at Wind Mountain in northern New Mexico while providing job training to seven local Hispanic and tribal youth. Project will include the strategic removal of juniper, pinyon pine, and ponderosa pine and will increase the ecosystem’s resilience to fire, disease, and insects.$39,719


The Nature ConservancyAccelerating Species Recovery in Grassland Landscapes (NM)Support the development of collaborative local community groups within the Burro Cienaga and Janos grassland landscapes through the establishment of multi-landowner demonstration projects. The project will also facilitate information sharing and capacity building between groups working in priority grassland landscapes to deliver broad landscape-scale results across the region.$232,000

The Nature ConservancyShortgrass Prairie Conservation in New Mexico and TexasProtect, restore and enhance shortgrass prairie, Lesser Prairie Chicken habitat, and playas in the southeastern New Mexico and Texas focal area. Project will conduct educational activities on land and water resources, establish a grazing cooperative, encourage long-term benefits of incentives to private landowners, and monitor restored habitat for Lesser Prairie Chicken habitats.$50,000

The Trust for Public LandValle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge (NM)Preserve and restore 570 acres of vital riparian habitat along the Rio Grande in New Mexico in a unique cost-sharing partnership with local and federal partners.$50,000

Tree New Mexico Inc.Energy Conservation and Trees (NM)Help homeowners save energy by planting the right trees to effectively shade their homes, and save consumers up to 30% of cooling costs.$20,000

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Assessment and Restoration of Gila Trout (AZ, NM)Restore existing Gila trout recovery streams by reintroducing Gila trout to areas where non-native trout were eliminated by fire and develop a longer-term conservation portfolio.$96,300

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Chama Peak Land Alliance (CO, NM)Build the capacity of an emerging landscape conservation coalition, the Chama Peak Land Alliance, by developing education initiatives and partnerships in the San Juan-Rio Grande landscape. Project will result in the development of a business and implementation plan for the Chama Land, Conservation, and Culture Institute to reorient the community towards natural resources-based lifestyles and economies.$45,000



YouthWorksNew Conservationists Youth Crew (NM)Conduct a collaborative project designed to engage low-income youth and Hispanic youth in conservation through hands-on habitat restoration and training on Bureau of Land Management land.$97,350

NEW YORK American Littoral SocietyAssessing the Impacts of Hurricane Sandy on Coastal HabitatsCoordinate a regional assessment process to collect the information necessary to rapidly evaluate the quantitative and qualitative environmental impacts associated with Hurricane Sandy. The assessment will focus on the physical effects on coastal habitats and target species which depend on them.$12,782


Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Inc.Revitalizing an Historic Urban Park (NY)Develop sustainable landscape management throughout 1,200 acres in the Buffalo Olmsted Parks System. Project will involve woodland restoration, managed meadow areas, tree plantings, and organic landscaping.$50,000

Citizens Campaign Fund for the Environment, Inc.Don’t Flush Your Drugs Educational Campaign (NY)Conduct an educational campaign in five health care institutions and doctors’ offices, sponsor three drug take-back days and produce a brochure aimed at reducing flushing of unused and expired prescription drugs.$10,000


Concerned Citizens of MontaukCreating Community Supported Fisheries, Montauk, Long Island (NY)Establish a Community Supported Fishery in Montauk, New York. Project will develop a best-practices guide to creating Community Supported Fisheries and create and demonstrate to producers the viability of a sustainable market place.$55,000

Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Suffolk CountySweet Corn/Potato Farmers N-Fertilizer Management (NY)Expand the number of sweet corn and potato farmers engaged in nitrogen management to reduce the amount of pollution into the goundwater and surface waters of Long Island Sound.$100,000

Hudson River FoundationAssessing the Impacts of Hurricane Sandy on Coastal Habitats and SpeciesConduct a rapid assessment of the effects of Hurricane Sandy on the Hudson-Raritan Estuary. Assessment will include wildlife and plant species and the habitats they occur in, but will emphasize species, such as particular fish and shellfish and water-dependent birds.$15,541

Incorporated Village of Sea Cliff, New YorkHempstead Harbor 2013 Water Quality Monitoring Program (NY)Conduct water quality monitoring at eighteen locations and track thirteen different sources of pollution for nine local governments to allow them to gauge progress and pinpoint deteriorating water quality trends.$55,000



National Audubon Society, Inc.Conserving Coastal Birds through Stewardship and Outreach (CT, NY)Train 135 people to steward 11 shorebird beach nesting bird sites, monitor fenced areas, and serve as beach docents during busy beach-use days conducting outreach to 10,000 members of the general public. This project will also provide an Audubon education program that teaches students in 30 classrooms in five Connecticut and New York schools about priority birds and habitats culminating with student design of signs to be installed to alert beach-goers of nesting areas.$69,744


National Audubon Society, Inc.Landowners as Partners to Restore Early Successional Habitat (VT, NY)Engage landowners to advance early successional forest habitat and protect Golden-winged Warbler and other species that share its habitat.$195,000

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National Wildlife FederationOvercoming Barriers to Green Infrastructure Adoption (NY)Use a collaborative planning process to identify and overcome barriers to the adoption of green infrastructure to reduce stormwater pollution into Northport/Huntington Harbor Complex.$59,494

New York Botanical GardenPermeable Paver Stormwater Detention Lot (NY)Convert one acre of asphalt parking into 2,700 square feet of permeable paver detention basins that will capture and infiltrate 596,197 gallons of stormwater runoff annually.$100,000

New York State Department of Environmental ConservationTrees for Tribs: Habitat Restoration in the Genesee River Basin (NY)Plant a minimum of 15,000 trees and shrubs through the “Trees for Tribs” program to restore 30,000 linear feet of native riparian buffer along high-priority stretches of the Genesee River basin.$58,805

Onondaga County Soil & Water Conservation DistrictNutrient and Sediment Reduction in Onondaga CountyImplementation of grazing and soil management Best Management Practices to reduce nutrients and sediments discharging into Chesapeake Bay Watershed from Onondaga County, NY farms.$58,514

Rocking the Boat, Inc.Bronx River Eel Monitoring and General Fish Assessment (NY)Engage 125 students collaborating with scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society to conduct a comprehensive assessment of American eel, river herring, and other Bronx River keystone fish.$35,000

The Nature ConservancyDeveloping Three Fish Passages (CT, NY)Construct two fishways and prepare a feasibility analysis and design for a third fishway to restore access to 5.2 miles of upstream habitat for alewife, blueback herring, American eel, and sea-run trout.$84,936

The Seneca Nation of IndiansStream Restoration in the Cattaraugus Territory (NY)Plant native trees and shrubs, install instream structures for native fish, and replace a culvert to improve the quality and connectivity of two miles of stream habitat in the Cattaraugus Territory.$35,113

Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictNatural Infrastructure Stream Corridor Rehabilitation in NYIntegrate 8,510 ft of stream rehabilitation with 100 buffer and 450 grazing acres. These practices combined with outreach, training and support will provide long-term responses to flood events.$345,000

Town of Oyster BayWestern Waterfront Rain Garden Planting/Training Program (NY)Build two 500 sq ft rain gardens and install 60 sq ft of permeable pavement and two 50 gallon rain barrels to capture and treat stormwater runoff from a 5,000 sq ft parking lot and adjacent building.$20,248


University of Maryland Center for Environmental ScienceLong Island Sound Ecosystem Health Report Card System (NY, CT)Develop a sustainable system of Long Island Sound and embayment ecosystem health report cards to communicate condition, track conservation and restoration activity effects, and engage communities.$135,568


Wildlife Conservation SocietyProtecting Wild Paths: Tug Hill – Adirondack Linkage (NY)Engage citizens and local leaders in the Tug Hill-Adirondack wildlife linkage and apply conservation tools to protect habitat and ensure connectivity for species such as black bear, bobcat and moose. Project will develop a digital database of potential road crossing areas in the wildlife linkage and identify pathways in key roadway hotspots. Partners will target outreach to local transportation agencies and develop a network of volunteers engaged in monitoring.$50,000

Wildlife Conservation SocietyThe Bronx Zoo Stormwater Infiltration Entry Plaza (NY)Reduce stormwater runoff to the Bronx River. Project will install permeable pavers and a rainwater garden.$333,590

NORTH CAROLINACarolina Mountain Land Conservancy, Inc.Coalition to Create Southern Appalachian Mountain Bogs NWRLead the establishment of a coalition of partnering organizations and governmental agencies working towards the creation of the southern Appalachian Mountain Bogs National Wildlife Refuge. Project will educate local community citizens, public officials, and land managers about the positive impact of the proposed Refuge, and protect 8,000 acres of wilderness.$39,825

Duke UniversityLeveraging Leadership of Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Build Green Infrastructure (NC, TX)Conduct participatory conservation research and training activities that focus on developing community leadership capacity to engage underserved communities and build green infrastructure in North Carolina and Texas.$25,000

Envision CharlotteEnvironmental Champion Program (NC)Create a network of 1,000 volunteers to help drive measurable results for energy reduction, water conservation, waste reduction and air quality improvement in downtown Charlotte. Volunteers will implement energy and water conservation goals through workplace and civic engagement as well as promoting more effective recycling and waste reduction goals in the community.$25,000

Girl Scouts, Hornets’ Nest CouncilLinking Girls to the Land – Educate, Conserve, Steward (NC)Develop Oak Springs as an environmental leadership campus through a combination of conservation easements, restoration activities and educational facilities and events.$25,000

Keep Durham Beautiful, Inc.Durham Green Infrastructure Investment Partnership (NC)Bring together key governmental and non-governmental organizations to implement urban conservation projects with cost-sharing, volunteer, and vocational student support.$25,000

LimnoTechTargeting Conservation Within Priority Tobacco Growing WatershedsApply the Water Footprint Network’s methodology to calculate the blue and green water footprints for tobacco. Results will guide an assessment to help target conservation investments in tobacco growing regions of the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.$109,000



National Audubon Society, Inc.Restoring Golden-winged Warbler Habitats in North CarolinaAdd capacity for targeted outreach to private landowners to restore and manage 6,000 acres of early successional habitat for the benefit of Golden-winged Warblers and other species.$78,808

North Carolina Coastal FederationNorth River Farms Restoration (NC)Restore seven acres of wetlands and 2,500 linear feet of tidal creeks to buffer agricultural runoff from remaining upstream farms, improving water quality and restoring the natural watershed hydrology. This project is the final phase of a 6,000-acre restoration project to provide habitat for black sea bass, endangered shortnose sturgeon, summer flounder, weakfish, and red drum.$91,430

Oceanic Society ExpeditionsAnnual Sea Turtle Abundance MonitoringDevelop data and structure annual assessment of nesting female turtle abundance for the seven turtle populations identified in NFWF’s sea turtle keystone plan.$49,826

Sustain Charlotte, Inc.Neighborhood Sustainability Challenge (NC)Provide sustainability education to residents and facilitate the creation and implementation of sustainability plans in five low- and middle-income Charlotte neighborhoods.$25,000

The Nature Conservancy — North Carolina ChapterCape Fear Arch Longleaf Initiative (NC)Expand longleaf restoration and prescribed fire capacity on public and private lands and test new approaches to burning in the coastal plain.$350,000

The North Carolina Arboretum SocietyLong-term Conservation of Traditional Cherokee Plants (NC)Gather traditional native Cherokee edible and medicinal taxa from National Forest lands where the Eastern band of Cherokee Indians has traditionally harvested for the purpose of long-term conservation of seed. Collection sites will be identified via a collaborative effort between Cherokee and National Forest employees with mounted herbarium specimens to be given to the Cherokee school to develop a regional herbarium collection for educational purposes.$35,000


Trout Unlimited, Inc.Southern Appalachian Coldwater Reconnection (NC)Complete multiple aquatic organism passage restoration projects on strategic coldwater streams to benefit the long-term viability of Southern Appalachian brook trout and associated aquatic species.$89,655


Walking Fish Cooperative, Inc.A New Take on Working Waterfront in Coastal North CarolinaDevelop and implement a sustainability plan that demonstrates a new approach to working waterfront development and preservation in partnership with the Carteret County Harbor Authority. The plan will include innovative mixed-use development and non-traditional revenue streams to sustain small-scale fishing communities.$83,320

Yadkin RiverkeeperHigh Rock Lake Nutrient Management Strategy and Watershed Restoration (NC)Partner with four major universities and facilitate at least seven public forums to broaden the knowledge base of residents in the basin about non-point pollution sources impairing the waters of High Rock Lake, the second-largest lake in North Carolina. Educational forums will occur throughout the Yadkin River Basin area and will include water quality reporting and testing results to engage stakeholders in clean water efforts in the community.$25,000

NORTH DAKOTAAmerican Bird ConservancyUsing NRCS Programs to Conserve Long-billed CurlewsWork with private landowners to accelerate delivery of NRCS Farm Bill Program conservation practices in the Northern Great Plains to support populations of Long-billed Curlews, and other species of conservation concern.$140,000

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Ducks Unlimited, Inc.Conserving Dakota Grass and Water for Waterfowl and BirdsWork with landowners to protect and conserve native Conservation Reserve Program grasslands and wetlands to benefit waterfowl and other endemic species while helping to perpetuate ranching.$120,000

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.Conserving Dakota Grass and Water for Waterfowl and Birds – IIContinue to work with landowners to protect and conserve native grassland, Conservation Reserve Program lands, and wetlands to benefit waterfowl and other endemic species while helping to perpetuate ranching.$50,000

Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationHorse Creek Ranch Acquisition (ND)Purchase the 16,494 acre Horse Creek Ranch, which is checkerboard land in the Little Missouri National Grasslands. The land will be conveyed to the U.S. Forest Service.$20,000

OHIOCity Parks FoundationMid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank and Network – IIDouble the number of seed collections in the Mid-Atlantic, including priority collections of the five ash species threatened with extirpation by the Emerald Ash Borer. Project will result in more ecoregionally sourced seed made available for land management and conservation activities.$50,000

Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryGeneva Swamp Forest Restoration (OH) – IIControl invasive species and plant native vegetation to restore 160 acres of lake plain wetland habitat within the Geneva Swamp Preserve, part of the largest remaining swamp forest on the eastern Lake Erie Plain.$38,509

IPM Institute of North America, Inc.Increasing Participation in Environmental Quality Incentives Program in the Western Lake Erie BasinTrain 12–20 new NRCS-qualified Technical Service Providers and help farmers develop more than 200 nutrient management plans to reduce phosphorus load losses and improve water quality in the western Lake Erie basin.$233,974

The Nature ConservancyCoastal Habitat Restoration in the Western Lake Erie Basin (OH)Work with partners to manage hydrology, improve fish access, and control invasive species to restore 575 acres of wetland and associated upland habitat at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge and Catawba Island within the Western Lake Erie coastal zone.$1,406,658

The Nature ConservancyOak Openings Interagency Restoration Team (OH, MI) – IIWork with partners to conduct prescribed burning and invasive species control to restore 1,125 acres of wetlands and associated uplands on public and private lands within the Lakeplain Oak Openings.$810,161

The Trust for Public LandCleveland Parks for People: Green Infrastructure (OH)Implement a green infrastructure program in northeast Ohio to address flooding, water management, erosion and water quality issues across the region.$25,000

Wildlife Management Institute Restoration of Eastern Shrubland Birds – VIIAdvance restoration goals established for shrubland-dependent birds in 17 states.$275,000

OKLAHOMAGeorge Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center, Inc.Attwater’s Prairie Chicken Captive Breeding Facility (OK)Construct a captive breeding facility on private land near Bartlesville, Oklahoma to produce endangered Attwater’s Prairie Chickens for reintroduction.$2,650,000

Oklahoma Association of Conservation DistrictsLesser Prairie Chicken Ecosystem Coordination (OK)Provide technical assistance and coordination to and among districts and landowners to increase participation in Farm Bill programs that directly benefit the habitat of the Lesser Prairie Chicken.$90,000

The Nature ConservancyFour Canyon Preserve Stewardship for Bird Habitats (OK)Restore and enhance fire-dependent native plant communities to improve habitat quality for a suite of obligate grassland bird species, including the Lesser Prairie Chicken and a variety of other game and non-game wildlife.$25,000


U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — Wichita Mountains Wildlife RefugeWichita Mountains Invasive Species Outreach (OK)Present invasive species information to a variety of groups and individuals, engage partners in the formation of a Cooperative Weed Management Area, and catalyze grassroots efforts to control weeds in the project area. Project will foster ongoing efforts to manage and eradicate invasive species on the Refuge and surrounding lands.$40,000


OREGONCalapooia Watershed CouncilSantiam-Calapooia Collaborative to Implement Farm Bill (OR)Provide capacity for technical assistance to landowners to increase Farm Bill programs utilization that will leverage strategic restoration planning, implementation and monitoring.$149,006

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian ReservationWater Rights Accord – VWork with the Washington Water Trust, the Walla Walla Watershed Management Partnership, and The Freshwater Trust to support innovative voluntary water transactions.$4,125

Deschutes River ConservancyDeschutes Water Planning Initiative (OR)Enhance freshwater habitat for salmon and steelhead through the collaborative development of a long-term water management plan and restoration of streamflow in the Deschutes River.$25,000

Deschutes River ConservancyDeschutes Water Transactions 2014 (OR)Restore stream flows throughout the Deschutes River Basin, Oregon, through incentive-based water rights transactions.$249,264

Deschutes River ConservancyThree Sisters Irrigation District Main Canal Piping (OR)Replace one mile of an existing irrigation canal with underground pipes to conserve 564 acre-feet/year (1.33 cfs) of seepage water. All of the conserved water will be permanently protected in Whychus Creek.$80,000


Friends of the Tualatin River National Wildlife RefugeIncreasing Effectiveness of the Friends of the Tualatin River Refuge (OR)Hire a consultant to develop a well-rounded capacity building plan. Project will result in a more effective Friends group and the implementation of habitat restoration and priority Refuge projects.$4,990

Friends of the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge ComplexAwareness, Outreach and Membership Growth (OR)Provide outreach, awareness, and membership growth through an Open House event for the 50th anniversary of the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex.$3,200

Johnson Creek Watershed CouncilJohnson Creek MAX Station Salmon Habitat and Boardwalk (OR)Restore 0.6 acres instream and 0.66 acres riparian habitat in Johnson Creek to benefit three salmonid species. Project will build a boardwalk to highlight the creek as an urban success with a re-established coho run.$34,584

Klamath Basin Rangeland TrustConservation Reserve Enhancement Program Technical Assistance in the Upper Klamath Basin (OR)Deliver a Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Technical Assistance program to restore and protect riverine and riparian conditions for imperiled aquatic species on working agricultural landscapes in the Upper Klamath Basin, Oregon.$79,928

Klamath Watershed PartnershipRestoring Key Fisheries in the Upper Klamath Basin (OR) – IIIContinue efforts to restore watershed conditions and provide access to habitat for Lost River sucker, shortnose sucker, and redband rainbow trout. Project will fill data gaps with research and monitoring, and assist landowners in developing and implementing conservation activities in the Upper Klamath Basin.$307,192

Northwest Youth CorpsPortland Urban Youth Corps (OR)Employ 40 underserved urban youth to complete habitat and recreation enhancement projects in conjunction with the Sandy River Basin Integrated Management Plan.$78,500

Oregon Department of Fish and WildlifeChinook Population Habitat Status (OR)Hire interns to expand habitat surveys and implement pre- and post-restoration monitoring surveys in the upper Grande Ronde Basin in Catherine Creek and reference sites in the Minam River watershed.$75,587

Oregon Rangeland TrustConserving John Day River Fish Habitat on Working Ranches (OR)Work with two Central Oregon ranch owners to restore and protect in perpetuity ten miles of riparian habitat on Thirtymile Creek, a tributary to the lower mainstem John Day River. This project will restore and protect critical steelhead habitat and be a model for other landowners.$50,000


Oregon Water Resources DepartmentFlow Restoration Program Support (OR) – IIProvide support for flow restoration staff and Oregon qualified local entities on water transactions. Project will also provide for the abandonment of test wells on Catherine Creek.$19,512

Oregon Water Resources DepartmentWater Transaction Coordination and Monitoring (OR)Assist Oregon qualified local entities on water transactions. Project will also provide for continued monitoring for an ongoing transaction on the Lostine River.$57,148


Partnership for the Umpqua RiversLutsinger Creek Instream Restoration (OR)Install 1,355 boulders and 114 logs throughout 2.5 miles of Lutsinger Creek to restore critical habitat for native salmonids and complete the final phase of a watershed-scale restoration project.$65,351


Powder Basin Watershed CouncilPine Creek Mid-Valley Reach Restoration (OR)Undertake a collaborative restoration effort to address impaired channel and riparian conditions and lack of woody debris, improving critical bull trout habitat in the Hells Canyon Complex Recovery Unit.$38,103

Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationJohn Day Headwaters Protection (OR)Purchase approximately 13,073 acres of private Headwaters timberland and transfer the land to the U.S. Forest Service for public use and ownership. Project will link wilderness and roadless areas in a 40 mile landscape, protect existing U.S. Forest Service old growth forest habitat, and preserve wildlife corridors for big game, such as Rocky Mountain elk and mule deer.$500,000

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SOLVExcellence in Volunteer Environmental Education (OR)Empower K-12 students and volunteers through classroom and stream-side service-learning to address watershed, economic and social concerns in the community. Students will perform hands-on service-learning activities including non-native plant removal and native plant installations to better understand ecosystems and how human activities influence these systems.$10,000

Sustainable Ocean Strategies, LLCWest Coast Governor’s Alliance – Regional Data Framework CoordinatorProvide project management, strategic planning services, and technical and administrative support for the West Coast Governor’s Alliance (CA, OR, WA) Regional Data Framework Action Coordinating Team.$137,400

The Freshwater TrustInnovative Transactions to Restore Flows (OR) – XIImplement voluntary, cooperative, market-based instream flow transactions throughout the Columbia River Basin in Oregon.$190,046

The Freshwater TrustInnovative Transactions to Restore Flows (OR CTUIR Accord)Implement voluntary, cooperative, and market-based instream flow transactions throughout the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Accord areas within the Columbia River Basin in Oregon.$129,467

The Intertwine Alliance FoundationIntertwine Alliance Watershed Education and Restoration (OR)Introduce residents, especially in the underserved population, to recreation and conservation in their neighborhoods through creative promotions combined with on-the-ground activities.$30,800

Tillamook Bay Watershed CouncilEngaging Young Adults in Native Plant Propagation (OR)Engage young adults from local communities to grow native plants for watershed restoration projects on land adjacent to or managed by the Bureau of Land Management in northwest Oregon. Project will teach students valuable on-the-job skills and provide them mentorship from natural resource professionals.$83,930


Western Rivers ConservancyWest Fork Hood River Acquisition (OR)Support the acquisition of 1,882 acres within Mount Hood National Forest, ranked by Region 6 of the U.S. Forest Service as a top priority for Hood River steelhead, bull trout, coho salmon, and Chinook salmon.$61,504

PENNSYLVANIAAllegheny CollegeSampling Unassessed Waters in French Creek and Adjacent Watersheds (PA)Sample at least 20 unassessed waters in French Creek and adjacent watersheds of the Upper Allegheny Basin. Project will document the presence of Eastern brook trout and provide measurements and water quality data.$5,000

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Inc.Building Green Infrastructure in Blair County, PennsylvaniaAccelerate the implementation of green infrastructure stormwater Best Management Practices in Blair County, Pennsylvania. Project will provide the resources necessary to incorporate green infrastructure into long-term planning in the Juniata River Basin region, identify and fill stormwater program-related gaps, and train local practitioners in green infrastructure construction and maintenance in 13 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) communities.$285,802

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Inc.Lemoyne Borough, Pennsylvania Technical AssistanceIncrease public awareness of the functions and benefits of rain gardens through a conservation landscaping education program that includes interpretive signs, companion brochures, workshops and workdays. The project will also help local municipalities meet their MS4 obligations.$29,000

American Bird ConservancyMeeting Golden-winged Warbler Keystone Habitat Goals (PA)Extend and expand current NRCS and NFWF Golden-winged Warbler work in Pennsylvania to meet Golden-winged Warbler habitat goals for the Appalachians.$125,000


Blair County Conservation DistrictJuniata River Basin/Green Infrastructure Plan – Blair CountyWork with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer municipalities to develop and implement a watershed restoration plan to achieve water quality improvements at the headwaters of the Juniata River.$421,424

California University of PennsylvaniaSampling Unassessed Tributaries within the Kiski-Connemaugh and Youghiogheny River Basins (PA)Sample at least 40 unassessed streams utilizing prescribed methods established by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Project will determine presence of Eastern brook trout and provide measurements.$10,000

Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc.Reducing Agricultural Pollution in North-central PennsylvaniaDemonstrate practical and effective solutions for reducing nutrient and sediment pollution from agriculture operations in the Pennsylvania portion of the Susquehanna River watershed. Project will combine previously developed Best Management Practices with innovative new techniques.$200,000



Clarion University of PennsylvaniaSampling Unassessed Waters in Northwestern Pennsylvania (PA)Sample at least 40 previously unassessed streams in the Upper Allegheny watershed. Project will collect data on the presence or absence of wild trout and identify high quality coldwater streams so that they can be properly classified and appropriately protected.$10,000

Duquesne UniversitySampling Unassessed Tributaries of The Upper Allegheny Watershed (PA)Sample a minimum of 20 previously unassessed streams in the Upper Allegheny Watershed. Project will determine whether wild brook trout are present and collect measurements.$5,000

Fairmount Park ConservancyTree Philly (PA)Partner with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation in a tree-planting initiative designed to increase Philadelphia’s tree canopy to 30 percent by 2025.$20,000

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Research InstituteCreate Chesapeake Bay Watershed Early Successional Habitat (MD, PA)Contact more than 75 private landowners within Golden-winged Warbler focal areas in the Chesapeake Bay watershed portions of Maryland and Pennsylvania. Project will engage landowners in Natural Resources Conservation Service programs to help create early successional habitat to benefit Golden-winged Warbler.$149,592

Juniata CollegeDetermining Brook Trout Presence and Mercury Levels in Western Pennsylvania Streams (PA)Assess at least 40 streams in west and west-central Pennsylvania. Project will determine presence of Eastern brook trout and levels of mercury bio-accumulation.$10,000

KCI Technologies, Inc.Johnston’s Run Watershed Plan and Waterway Trail Plan (PA)Provide technical assistance for the completion of a Watershed Management Plan for Johnston’s Run and a Conceptual Design Plan for a Waterway Trail.$88,869

LandStudiesLebanon County Clean Water Alliance Technical Assistance (PA)Work with the Lebanon County Clean Water Alliance to develop an appropriate organizational structure, goals and objectives, and detailed scope of work for the development of a County-based Water Quality Improvement Strategic Action Plan.$20,000

LandStudiesSwarr Run Technical Assistance for East Hempfield Township (PA)Implement a Green Masterplanning process to provide conceptual-level restoration plans for projects within the watershed, and begin to quantify the benefits of each project so that they can be ranked and prioritized based upon the needs of the Township.$25,000

LandStudiesWrightsville Riverfront – Green Infrastructure RevitalizationProvide the technical assistance to efficiently manage urban stormwater and improve the environmental function of the river corridor associated with the Wrightsville Riverfront Park.$100,000


Lock Haven University of PennsylvaniaSampling Unassessed Streams in the Larry’s Creek Watershed (PA)Sample at least 20 previously unassessed streams in the Larry’s Creek watershed near Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Project will collect data on the presence or absence of wild trout and identify high quality habitat deserving of protection from development.$5,000

Lycoming CollegeSampling Unassessed Waters in Pine and Lycoming Creek Watersheds (PA)Sample unassessed waters in the tributaries of Pine Creek, Lycoming Creek, White Deer Hole Creek, and Antes Fork Creek. Project will determine presence of Eastern brook trout and other wild trout including measurements.$20,000

Mansfield University of PennsylvaniaSampling Unassessed Waters in the Upper Susquehanna River Basin (PA)Sample at least 75 unassessed streams in the Upper Susquehanna River Basin. Project will determine the presence of Eastern brook trout and other wild trout.$19,838

Mifflin County Conservation DistrictOutreach and Technical Assistance: Juniata River Basin FarmersProvide targeted outreach and technical assistance to farmers (including the Plain Sect community) in the Juniata River Basin who may not participate in state and federal cost-share.$102,237


Pennsylvania State UniversitySampling Unassessed Waters in the West Branch Susquehanna River Basin (PA)Sample at least 35 previously unassessed streams in the Lake Erie, Monongahela, Ohio, Lake Erie, North Branch Susquehanna, Susquehanna, Delaware, and Allegheny watersheds. Project will collect data on the presence or absence of wild trout and identify high quality coldwater streams so that they can be properly classified and appropriately protected.$20,000

Pittsburgh Parks ConservancyCitizen Stewardship of Nine Mile Run Watershed (PA)Reduce stormwater runoff, improve woodland habitat, and monitor stream flow in Pittsburgh’s Nine Mile Run Watershed. Project will engage 120 students and 250 adults as citizen scientists and watershed stewards.$49,990

Schuylkill River Development CorporationGreenway Construction Along the Schuylkill River (PA)Complete design and construction for a greenway along the Schuylkill’s east bank between South and Christian Streets in Philadelphia, extending the popular Schuylkill River Trail.$50,000

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Susquehanna UniversitySampling Unassessed Watersheds in Lycoming and Sullivan Counties (PA)Sample at least 75 previously unassessed streams using standard sampling methods of collection of physical, chemical, and fisheries data at each sample site. Project will include the collection of fish population estimates on each stream, collection of algae, benthic macroinvertebrates and collection of trout diets.$20,000

Susquehanna UniversitySampling Unassessed Waters in Union, Snyder, and Centre Counties (PA)Sample at least 75 previously unassessed streams using standard sampling methods of collection of physical, chemical, and fisheries data at each sample site. Project will include the collection of fish population estimates on each stream (100m reaches, triple pass), collection of algae, benthic macroinvertebrates (according to PDEP protocols) and collection of trout diets.$20,000

The ClearWater Conservancy of Central Pennsylvania, Inc.Riparian Conservation Project (PA) – VImproves and restore water quality as well as forest, riparian, and instream habitats in six watersheds with substantial partner and volunteer involvement.$250,000


The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat CommissionImproving Fish Passage via Removal of Heistand Sawmill DamRemove the Heistand Sawmill Dam from Chickies Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to restore 13 miles of tributary access to resident and migratory fishes.$80,000


The Trust for TomorrowRestoration in the Juniata — Wetlands and StreamsConduct restoration projects in the Juniata Watershed to improve water quality and wildlife habitat. Project will restore up to 50 acres of wetlands, assist in the restoration of 3,720 linear feet of stream and 14 acres of riparian buffer in the Juniata Watershed, and develop targeting maps for wetland restoration through Wetlands Reserve Program.$200,000


Trout Unlimited, Inc.Sampling Unassessed Waters in Clearfield and Chess Creeks (PA)Sample at least 75 streams in Clearfield Creek and Chess Creek, along with headwaters of the West Branch Susquehanna. Project will determine presence of Eastern brook trout and other wild trout, and provide measurements.$20,000

University of MarylandCity of Scranton Stormwater Management Assistance (PA)Work with the City of Scranton and project partners to assess the City’s current stormwater management program and recommend actions necessary to ensure its long-term sustainability.$148,710

University of MarylandFacilitating the Revitalization of Johnston’s Run (PA)Partner with the National Parks System’s Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program to assist the Johnston’s Run Greenway Council in Mercersburg, Penn syl vania in the revitalization of Johnston’s Run. Assistance will focus on capacity building, developing organizational structure, and the development and dissemination of outreach materials.$26,305

U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceInvasive Species Management in Bog Turtle Habitat (NJ, PA)Manage and eliminate invasive plant species that are degrading open wetland habitat required by the federally threatened bog turtle. Project will treat and eradicate a total of five acres of invasive species, increasing the amount of suitable open-canopy wetland habitat for bog turtles.$50,000

Western Pennsylvania ConservancyPennsylvania’s Unassessed Waters InitiativeSample unassessed Pennsylvania streams in order to ensure proper classification and improve the efficacy of the permitting process.$105,000

Western Pennsylvania ConservancySampling Unassessed Streams in the Upper Kettle and Upper Shaver Watersheds (PA)Survey at least 20 stream segments in the Kettle Creek watershed and at least 20 stream segments in the Upper Shaver Creek watershed. Project will determine the presence or absence of Eastern brook trout and collect data.$10,000

Western Pennsylvania ConservancyWalnut Creek Habitat and Streambank Restoration (PA)Restore 2,000 feet of stream at four priority sites along Walnut Creek, a tributary to Lake Erie. Project will improve habitat, reduce nutrient pollution, and decrease sedimentation by an estimated 65–126 tons per year.$30,000


PUERTO RICOEcotrustU.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Digital Deck PilotDevelop, test, and implement technology solutions to support collaborative fishing efforts, better track and manage fisheries data, and provide information that can aid harvest management decisions.$168,587



Ridge To Reefs, Inc.Developing a Watershed Action Plan for Cabo Rojo, Puerto RicoDevelop a watershed management plan to identify goals for coral reef health in Cabo Rojo and priority projects and actions to meet these goals.$75,000

SustainaMetrix LLCAssistance with the Caribbean Landscape Conservation CooperativeAnalyze ecosystem governance to improve Caribbean Land Conservation Cooperative decision-making. Project will help to sequence and prioritize actions for issue analysis, planning, implementation and reflection.$59,800

RHODE ISLANDAtlantic States Marine Fisheries CommissionRiver Herring Restoration NeedsPrioritize, plan, and strategize river herring needs in the southern New England, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. Partners include the University of New Hampshire and The Nature Conservancy.$49,000

Forest Guild, Inc.Rhode Island Woods to Water PartnershipExpand educational activities in the rural watershed to city schoolchildren, train foresters in urban edge restoration, and restore forest to manage stormwater at a busy intersection.$30,000


Rhode Island Resource Conservation and Development CouncilCreating Habitat for New England Cottontail and American Woodcock (RI)Accelerate implementation of New England cottontail initiatives, American Woodcock and other species that require early successional habitat. Project will implement outreach programs to increase landowner awareness and participation.$100,000



SOUTH CAROLINAAtlantic States Marine Fisheries CommissionRiver Herring Restoration NeedsPrioritize, plan, and strategize river herring needs in the southern New England, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. Partners include the University of New Hampshire and The Nature Conservancy.$49,000

Chesterfield County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictSandhills Longleaf Pine Conservation – Expanding Involvement of Local Private Landowners (SC)Hire a coordinator to manage more than 40 new landowner agreements. Project will conduct burning on 1,000 acres of longleaf pine habitat on private lands, restore 25 acres of groundcover, and continue outreach and education activities.$151,899


South Carolina Wildlife Federation, Inc.Sewee Longleaf Conservation Cooperative Restoration and Outreach (SC)Create a private landowner cost-share program to enhance and restore 5,000 acres. Project will educate communities and landowners on restoration opportunities and practices through a targeted outreach program.$195,500

The Longleaf Alliance, Inc.Milliken Forestry Longleaf Pine Forest Habitat Restoration (SC)Restore longleaf pine habitat on six South Carolina properties in the Mid-Atlantic and Atlantic coastal plain ecoregions.$149,986

The Nature ConservancyProjecting the Impact of Sea Level Rise on Critical Shoreline Habitat (SC)Gather information to protect coastal habitats by improving local sea level rise modeling.$25,000



SOUTH DAKOTAAmerican Bird ConservancyUsing NRCS Programs to Conserve Long-billed CurlewsWork with private landowners to accelerate delivery of NRCS Farm Bill Program conservation practices in the Northern Great Plains to support populations of Long-billed Curlews, and other species of conservation concern.$140,000

Lower Brule Sioux TribeLower Brule Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation (SD)Improve wildlife conservation by utilizing Farm Bill programs. Project will assist tribal land users in enrolling lands in the black-footed ferret incentive program, develop and implement projects to improve passage for pronghorn, and enhance native grasslands for pronghorn, prairie dogs, and grassland birds.$116,899

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The Nature ConservancyAccelerating Prairie and Wetland Conservation (SD, MN)Provide capacity to protect and manage prairie and wetland habitats on private lands in eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota through implementation of USDA and Department of the Interior programs.$158,655


World Wildlife Fund, Inc.Woié Project: Environmental Solutions for Communities (MT, SD)Create widespread benefits for tribal communities, wildlife, and the environment through bison herd expansion, enhanced habitat management, and key species restoration.$300,000

TENNESSEEOperation Migration – USAReintroduction of a Migratory Population of Whooping CranesUse specially-modified light aircraft to imprint and guide young-of-year whooping cranes along a predetermined migration route, beginning in Wisconsin and ending at Florida’s Gulf coast.$189,214

The Nature ConservancyShortleaf Restoration in the Cumberland Plateau (TN)Restore shortleaf pine woodland and savannah on public and private lands in the Cumberland Plateau, and perform outreach to private landowners.$100,000


University of TennesseeRestoring Shortleaf Pine on the Cumberland Plateau (TN)Restore and establish shortleaf pine in mixed pine-hardwood stands at two locations on the Cumberland Plateau. Project will also host workshops to educate landowners and technical providers on the benefits of shortleaf ecosystems.$50,000


TEXASAmerican Bird ConservancyBeach-Nesting Bird Conservation in the Gulf of Mexico – IIProtect vulnerable solitary and colonial beach- and island-nesting birds such as Wilson’s and Snowy Plovers, Least Terns, and Black Skimmers from human disturbance.$170,000

Chicago Horticultural SocietyPopulation Rescue of Lepidospartum Burgessii (NM, TX)Use microsatellite genetic techniques and a common garden to examine the use of pollen supplementation in increasing seed set and rescuing populations of Lepidospartum burgessii.$40,000

Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land TrustShortgrass Prairie Ranchers Conservation Easement OutreachIncrease awareness of conservation easements and other available conservation options in the private ranching communities of eastern Colorado, western and south central Kansas, critical habitat areas of the Texas Panhandle and neighboring areas of western Oklahoma. Project will result in increased cooperation between wildlife and agricultural entities,

including increased utilization of NRCS conservation programs.$200,000

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.Conserving Texas’ Coastal WetlandsRestore and enhance Gulf Coast wetland habitats on public and private lands for waterfowl, shorebirds and wildlife.$50,000

Duke UniversityLeveraging Leadership of Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Build Green Infrastructure (NC, TX)Conduct participatory conservation research and training activities that focus on developing community leadership capacity to engage underserved communities and build green infrastructure in North Carolina and Texas.$25,000

Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, Inc.Bridge Development and Levee Restoration (TX)Build a pedestrian bridge and open 25 percent more of the walking trails to Todd Island at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge. Project partners will also restore a levee, giving more access to hiking and study of the plants and wildlife of North Central Texas, while conserving adjacent wetland habitat.$25,000

Guadalupe-Blanco River TrustGuadalupe River Basin Streamside Landowner Outreach (TX)Conduct workshops in the Guadalupe River Basin to educate streamside landowners on riparian restoration and management.$25,000



Mote Marine LaboratoryRegional Capacity Building for Gulf Electronic MonitoringEstablish a center to advance transition of electronic monitoring to a regional capacity and improve collection of accurate catch and release data from the commercial Gulf of Mexico reef fish fishery.$150,000

National Arbor Day FoundationReforestation of the Lost Pines Forest (TX)Replant more than four million loblolly pines on public and private land in the Lost Pines Forest outside of Austin, Texas. Project will enlist community volunteers to distribute seedlings to landowners and help plant seedlings in Bastrop State Park.$50,000

National Parks Conservation AssociationAdvancing a Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area (TX)Work in partnership with Rice University and community partners to plan and conduct outreach for the creation of a Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area. The project will create a planning study to evaluate the national significance of the 130-mile proposed area and analyze the suitability and feasibility for inclusion within the National Park System while performing outreach to communities and landowners.$25,000

National Wild Turkey Federation, Inc.Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture Grassland Bird Restoration Focus Area (TX)Deliver 2,000 acres of improved habitat on private lands through various treatments benefitting grassland bird species including Attwater’s Prairie Chicken and Northern Bobwhite.$85,674

Northside Education FoundationProject Acorn (TX)Recruit students, parents, staff, and other community members from local schools to implement biodiversity improvement projects along San Antonio’s public greenway system.$25,000


REAL School GardensNurturing Children and the Environment in Learning Gardens (TX)Lead a community effort to establish eight school-based learning gardens in north Texas to serve as sites for hands-on conservation and education.$33,400



Sustainable Food CenterBoggy Creek Restoration (TX)Engage children and adults in restoring and protecting a sensitive watershed area, promoting urban forestry and farming, and training community leaders on sustainable practices in a distressed part of Austin. Project will engage Austin Youth River Watch program participants in streambank restoration and urban reforestation.$50,000

Texas A&M University — Corpus ChristiOyster Restoration to Improve Fish Habitat and Water Quality (TX)Use reclaimed oyster shells from local restaurants and seafood wholesalers to restore approximately two acres of degraded oyster reef within an area protected from harvest in Aransas Bay, Texas. Project will enhance ecosystem structure and function as well as oyster population viability by increasing the amount of available substrate for recruitment and attachment of larval oysters.$127,432

Texas Rice Industry Coalition for the EnvironmentBrazoria National Wildlife Refuge Native Prairie Restoration (TX)Eliminate exotic and invasive species from 600 acres of the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge. This will be the final piece in the restoration of approximately 15,000 acres of native prairie.$15,500

Texas Rice Industry Coalition for the EnvironmentTexas Public Lands Bird Recovery Plan Initiative – IIContinue creating and restoring wetlands by flooding pasture land and current and abandoned rice fields on three National Wildlife Refuges and one State Wildlife Management Area along the Texas coast. 1,275 acres of wetlands will be created and restored and 400 acres of invasive wolfweed and Chinese tallow removed, providing year-round habitat for various shorebird, waterfowl and waterbird species during migration and breeding seasons.$90,000

Texas Rice Industry Coalition for the EnvironmentSan Bernard National Wildlife Refuge Marsh Restoration (TX)Restore 700 acres of intermediate marsh on the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge. Project will involve three separate areas in the Sargent Unit by restoring the hydrology of the marsh.$22,000

Texas Tech UniversityIntegrated Assessment of Extinction Risk of U.S. Orchids (TX)Complete Red List Assessments and Global Ranks of U.S. orchids, establish their conservation status, and generate awareness of threats to orchids.$40,000

The Nature ConservancyAdvancing Longleaf Conservation in East TexasConduct longleaf restoration activities and a rare plant survey on public and private conservation lands. Project will also secure a Texas Longleaf Project Coordinator.$100,000

The Nature ConservancyShortgrass Prairie Conservation in New Mexico and TexasProtect, restore and enhance shortgrass prairie, Lesser Prairie Chicken habitat, and playas in the southeastern New Mexico and Texas focal area. Project will conduct educational activities on land and water resources, establish a grazing cooperative, encourage long-term benefits of incentives to private landowners, and monitor restored habitat for Lesser Prairie Chicken habitats.$50,000

The Student Conservation Association, Inc.Texas High School Crew Restoration TeamsProvide hands-on conservation restoration projects with high-school students from the Dallas area to address natural resource issues within the state of Texas.$25,000

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The Trinity Trust FoundationTrinity River Corridor Wetlands Planting and Restoration (TX)Work with volunteers and professionals to restore and enhance ephemeral wetlands by planting native plants and removing trash throughout the Trinity River Corridor.$33,400

Trinity Commons Foundation, Inc.Trinity River Wetland Restoration (TX) – IIEstablish a wetland along the Trinity River to provide stabilization and natural fish and wildlife habitat. The plantings will enhance the adjacent public park and will engage hundreds of volunteers.$25,000



UTAHBureau of Land ManagementSan Rafael River Native Fish Habitat Restoration (UT)Improve habitat conditions for bluehead sucker, flannelmouth sucker, roundtail chub, Colorado pikeminnow, and razorback sucker on 20 river miles of the San Rafael River. Project will include the strategic removal of tamarisk and other non-native woody vegetation, addition of wood and coarse substrate to the channel, and installation of temporary structures to enhance dam-building activity by beavers.$79,088

Bureau of Land Management, Cedar City DistrictVirgin River Tamarisk and Russian Olive Removal (UT)Remove Russian olive and tamarisk on the east fork of the Virgin river above Zion National Park, resulting in complete eradication.$75,000

City of West JordanWest Jordan Big Bend Habitat Restoration (UT)Restore 87 acres of riparian, wetland, and upland habitat along the Jordan River including the river channel and riparian areas. Project will benefit a threatened river and wetland ecosystem.$50,000

Eastern Nevada Landscape CoalitionEastern Nevada/Western Utah Invasive Weed Control ProgramControl and monitor invasive weeds to improve ecosystem health on thousands of acres of habitat beneficial to sage-grouse and other wildlife populations in eastern/central Nevada and western Utah.$135,250

Grand Staircase Escalante PartnersEscalante Watershed Restoration (UT)Hire conservation corps youth members to restore 45 acres of river corridor by removing invasive Russian olive trees, directly benefiting native plant and animal species habitat.$95,000

Jordan River CommissionCommunity Education at the Big Bend Habitat Restoration Site (UT)Engage volunteers in removal of invasive vegetation, restoration of riparian vegetation, and building community ownership of efforts to restore one of the few remaining undeveloped parcels along the Jordan River.$49,997


Utah Division of Wildlife ResourcesSylvatic Plague Vaccine, Field Study, Phase II (UT)Conduct a sylvatic plague vaccine development, coordination, and outreach effort for the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ black-footed ferret/grassland initiatives.$100,000

Utah State University/Utah Conservation CorpsSouthwest Willow Flycatcher Habitat Assessment (UT)Partner with Utah Natural Resources Conservation Service to assess 10,000 acres of suitable nesting habitat for Southwestern Willow Flycatcher. Project will restore 20 acres of critical habitat and construct ten miles of fence to benefit the species.$68,600

VERMONTAppalachian Mountain ClubConnecticut River Watershed Blueway: A National ModelCoordinate a diverse group of stakeholders across the watershed to support conservation partnerships that protect and restore the watershed’s natural resources. Project will boost public awareness and environmental education about the watershed, improve water quality, and promote recreational access to the river.$50,000


National Audubon Society, Inc.Landowners as Partners to Restore Early Successional Habitat (VT, NY)Engage landowners to advance early successional forest habitat and protect Golden-winged Warbler and other species that share its habitat.$195,000


VIRGINIAAtlantic States Marine Fisheries CommissionRiver Herring Restoration NeedsPrioritize, plan, and strategize river herring needs in the southern New England, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. Partners include the University of New Hampshire and The Nature Conservancy.$49,000

Center for Watershed Protection, Inc.Upper Shenandoah MS4 Partnership Retrofit AssessmentConduct an inventory targeted to public land of potential stormwater retrofit projects, to include structural retrofits, tree planting/reforestation, pollution prevention, outfall repairs, and stream enhancements. Develop concepts for projects, and propose innovative stormwater management approaches for projects “in the pipeline” in each jurisdiction.$100,000

Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc.Restoring Southside Richmond Watersheds (VA)Conduct whole-community watershed restoration, education, and conservation activities in the Broad Rock neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia.$80,000


Church Hill Activities and Tutoring, Inc.East End Edible Rain Garden ProjectImplement a neighborhood-focused approach to stormwater pollution prevention that demonstrates how implementing stormwater BMPs can have an immediate and positive impact on the community.$45,000


College of William and Mary, Virginia Institute of Marine ScienceRemoval of ‘Ghost’ Blue Crab Pots from Known Hotspots in VirginiaExtend the successful Virginia waterman ‘ghost’ blue crab pot removal program which ended March 2012 after four years and remove over 32,000 pots during an additional winter.$50,000

Draper Aden AssociatesMiddle Peninsula Planning District Commission Technical AssistanceDevelop a stormwater program that positions the six counties and three towns in Virginia’s Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission to address regulations relating to the Chesapeake Bay TMDL and Virginia’s new Stormwater Management Regulations. The Regional Stormwater Program and its deliverables will provide the participating localities the necessary tools and cost information to choose whether to manage stormwater through a Regional, Local, or a hybrid-approach program to comply with the Commonwealth’s regulations.$150,000

Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation DistrictEvaluating Farm Compliance with the Virginia Bay ActEvaluate farms in order to assess compliance with the Virginia Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, verify implementation of existing conservation guidelines, and develop risk management plans for expansion into additional Virginia counties.$125,300

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc.Reforming Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Fishery Management (MD, VA)Transform Chesapeake Bay fisheries management to achieve long-term biological, social and economic sustainability. Project will empower watermen, develop new management approaches and perform a pilot study.$75,000

James River AssociationPromoting Green Infrastructure For Three Urban LocalitiesShare best practices for green infrastructure in Charlottesville, Lynchburg and Petersburg, Virginia through multi-departmental staff training, demonstration projects and homeowner education.$200,000

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.City of Hampton AssistanceDevelop a program model that can be shared with other localities in Virginia and throughout the Bay watershed to leverage private investment for water quality improvements aimed at helping achieve the pollutant loading reduction goals of the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load.$20,000


Low Impact Development CenterPrince George’s Planning DepartmentConduct a qualitative assessment of the existing county codes and permitting process to identify any possible barriers to green infrastructure implementation and identify opportunities posed by the County Codes to implement green infrastructure policies and strategies. Expand the evaluation of the benefits of green infrastructure as they relate to land use planning, and identify policies and strategies for better integrating these concepts into the General Plan.$150,000

Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional CommissionHomeowner Watershed Education: Backyard Rainscaping (VA)Educate homeowners in the Rappahannock-Rapidan Region on watershed-friendly backyard practices, through development of a regional homeowners guide, backyard assessments and construction of rain gardens.$49,533

Rivanna Conservation Society, Inc.Going X-Stream – The Rivanna River MakeoverWork with local partners at numerous sites along the polluted Moores Creek, south of Charlottesville, to complete an extreme stream makeover during a six day blitz in April 2014. This project will engage the public and community leaders and educate participants about the watershed and its future.$153,360

SAGE Certified Inc.Technical Assistance Provided to Hampton, VAEstablish a privately-financed stormwater management program in Hampton by installing high-performance, environmental solutions with low-impact development – such as bio-swales and rain gardens – across the city.$69,125

The Elizabeth River ProjectRiver Star Lawn Care and Other Elizabeth River Innovations (VA)Help homeowners create great lawns through healthy soils, not fertilizers, thereby providing a successful model for motivating citizens to reduce fertilizer use. Project will also collaborate with multiple Virginia localities to create joint conservation strategies, develop Best Management Practices, and create a large urban oyster reef.$106,000



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Timmons Group, Inc.City of Petersburg Technical AssistanceEnable the City of Petersburg to identify opportunities and implementation strategies to protect local streams and the Chesapeake Bay. The project will develop and implement a GIS and Water Quality Master Plan that will prioritize and coordinate investments in implementation projects that help the city achieve its water quality goals.$150,000

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Expanding Brook Trout Habitat in the Shenandoah Valley (VA)Increase the number and size of brook trout habitat patches in the Shenandoah Valley. The project will deliver enhanced technical assistant to landowners to drive down costs and accelerate stream habitat recovery.$199,070


University of MarylandTechnical Assistance for the City of Hampton Green Stormwater Gardens Financing Initiative (VA)Implement a stormwater financing program that has the potential to enhance the City of Hamptons’ capacity to make progress towards Chesapeake Bay TMDL requirements. Project will result in the flow of significant private capital to key stormwater restoration projects.$65,438


Valley Conservation Council, Inc.Land and Water Connections: Perpetuating Healthy Streams (VA)Protect 12 farms with conservation easements that include riparian buffer protection to improve water quality and brook trout habitat. Project will overlay BMPs with land conservation to ensure long-term benefits.$170,000

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation, Inc.Response to the 2013 Dolphin Unusual Mortality Event (VA)Aid in the investigation of the recently declared Unusual Mortality Event affecting bottlenose dolphins along the U.S. Atlantic Coast. Project will expertly coordinate marine mammal stranding response.$65,332

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityCollectively Improving Watershed Health and Nutrient BalanceImprove health and nutrient pollution across the Shenandoah and Rappahannock River basins by finding common ground around water quality improvement, soil health, and farm-to-table connections.$250,000

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityImplementation of Social Marketing Campaigns in NFWF-Funded Projects through Technical Support, Tool Development and Archive of Case StudiesSupport implementation of social marketing in selected NFWF-funded projects, enabling more focused outreach to promote behaviors that result in improved decisions that benefit the environment.$25,185

Water Words That Work, LLCFriends’ 25th Anniversary Outreach Campaign (VA)Develop an integrated outreach campaign to mark the Friends’ 25th anniversary. The project focuses on increasing community engagement in watershed protection and restoration.$5,890


VIRGIN ISLANDSEcotrustU.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Digital Deck PilotDevelop, test, and implement technology solutions to support collaborative fishing efforts, better track and manage fisheries data, and provide information that can aid harvest management decisions.$168,587



SustainaMetrix LLCAssistance with the Caribbean Landscape Conservation CooperativeAnalyze ecosystem governance to improve Caribbean Land Conservation Cooperative decision-making. Project will help to sequence and prioritize actions for issue analysis, planning, implementation and monitoring.$59,800

University of San DiegoQuantifying Watershed Erosion Control Impacts on Coral Reefs in the U.S. Virgin IslandsAssess the effectiveness of watershed erosion control best management practices through marine and terrestrial monitoring in Coral Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands.$18,055

WASHINGTONAmerican Farmland TrustSnoqualmie Valley Food, Farms, and Forests (WA)Improve riparian habitat along key reaches in the Snohomish River watershed and increase community support and stewardship in restoration efforts on farmland.$40,000

Capitol Land TrustTwin River Ranch Habitat Restoration (WA)Lead a community effort to restore ten acres of wetland and riparian habitat on the Twin River Ranch preserve. Project will engage volunteers and students to plant native species and to remove invasive species.$20,000

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian ReservationWater Rights Accord – VWork with the Washington Water Trust, the Walla Walla Watershed Management Partnership, and The Freshwater Trust to support innovative voluntary water transactions.$4,125

Conservation NorthwestCascades to Rockies Lynx Corridor, Early Actions (WA)Maintain and improve functional connectivity for lynx and other wide-ranging species by protecting a key parcel, creating permeability under Highway 97 bisecting the western portion of the corridor, restoring habitat on U.S. Forest Service lands, and helping private landowners coexist with carnivores.$199,801

Craft3Restoring Vashon Island’s Critical Water Resources (WA)Address water impairment issues from improper septic system maintenance to improve water quality within coastal habitats on Vashon Island.$25,000

Forterra NWDuwamish Shoreline Restoration Challenge (WA)Restore 2,200 linear feet of degraded shoreline in commercial industrial areas, remove more than two acres of invasive plants and establish 6,000 native plants on-site to provide shade, nutrients, food sources and habitat for Chinook salmon. Project will engage commercial property owners, businesses and their employees as well as community members in stewardship of the shoreline through outreach, education and hands-on work.$24,988

Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife RefugeLifeways, Landscapes, and Wildlife Interpretive Program (WA)Increase the accessibility of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge programs to non-English speaking members of the community by partnering with them to create interpretive materials suitable for that audience. Project will improve outreach to Spanish-speaking Refuge visitors by translating the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge audio tour and written interpretive materials into Spanish and offering regular Spanish Plankhouse tour opportunities.$2,000

Friends of TreesCapacity Building As Regional Leaders in Urban Forestry (WA)Increase the number of street and yard trees planted in Vancouver, Washington. Project will engage over 500 citizen volunteers and plant more than 400 trees in accordance with the Vancouver Urban Forest Management Plan and in conjunction with a five-year outreach, education and marketing campaign.$25,000

Lowman and AssociatesNational Electronic Monitoring Workshop for U.S. FisheriesConvene a national workshop focused on electronic monitoring pilot studies in U.S. fisheries, electronic monitoring tools and implementation strategies across regions, and emerging national guidance.$88,984

Mountains to Sound Greenway TrustTolt River Restoration (WA)Restore a 3.5 acre riparian shelf along the lower Tolt River. Project will engage two local schools, Girl Scout troops and community groups through education and stewardship activities.$25,000

Northwest Natural Resource GroupForest Health and Rural Prosperity Through Certification (WA)Provide conservation-based forest management services to private landowners best positioned to maximize climate adaptation and water quality benefits from sound stewardship of their forestland. The project will facilitate management plans and enhancement projects across 1,000 acres of private forestland in western Washington.$25,000




Snohomish Conservation DistrictTechnical Assistance to Landowners in Snohomish County (WA)Expand the Snohomish Conservation District’s ability to provide technical assistance to landowners living along streams and rivers and enroll landowners in Farm Bill programs.$90,000

Sustainable Ocean Strategies, LLCWest Coast Governor’s Alliance – Regional Data Framework CoordinatorProvide project management, strategic planning services, and technical and administrative support for the West Coast Governor’s Alliance (CA, OR, WA) Regional Data Framework Action Coordinating Team.$137,400


Trout Unlimited, Inc.Columbia Cascade Water Transaction Strategy (WA) – VIIIIdentify, prioritize and develop water transactions in the Methow, Entiat, Yakima, Okanogan, Wenatchee, and Snake sub-basins of Washington, with a focus on bringing larger projects closer to completion.$204,950

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Okanogan Basin Water Transactions (WA) – IIIContinue to develop and negotiate water transactions in the Okanogan Basin of Washington.$55,368

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Restoring Salmonids in North Central WashingtonWork with landowners to implement Farm Bill programs and stabilize coho, Chinook, and steelhead populations in three watersheds. Project will result in improved overall water quality and increased available spawning and rearing habitat for Pacific salmonids.$115,000

University of Washington, Washington Rare Plant Care and ConservationWashington Rare Plant MonitoringMonitor 130 populations of sensitive plant species, bank seeds of 15 populations, and train 20 citizen scientists to assist with conservation and restoration of rare plants. Project will address short-term threats to natural populations and long-term need for germplasm to produce plant material for reintroductions and augmentations.$40,000

Walla Walla Watershed Management PartnershipWalla Walla Watershed Management Partnership FY14 CBWTPContinue to advance basin flow restoration efforts in the Walla Walla basin of Washington state through development and implementation of innovative water transactions under the Columbia Basin Water Transactions Program.$88,733

Washington Department of EcologyTransaction Processing and Monitoring – XAssist in the selection, assessment, coordination, and management of water right acquisitions by Washington Water Trust, Trout Unlimited, and the Walla Walla Watershed Management Partnership.$136,813

Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeTechnical Assistance and EQIP Implementation for Rivers and Streams (WA)Increase technical assistance and capacity to accelerate the implementation of Farm Bill programs, specifically EQIP in Washington State. The focus will be on improving the health of Washington State rivers and streams with an emphasis on salmon recovery, specifically to improve fish passage.$59,938

Washington Department of Natural ResourcesTechnical Assistance to Landowners for Healthy Streams (WA)Provide technical assistance to landowners, conduct road inventories, and enroll landowners in Farm Bill programs. Project will decrease pollutants discharged into streams and improve water quality, fish passage, access to habitat, riparian function, and forest health and productivity.$82,585

Washington Water TrustColumbia Basin Water Transactions Program – Colville AccordWork collaboratively with willing landowners to identify, develop, and acquire water rights for instream flow on tributaries where low stream flows imperil salmon, steelhead, trout and other wildlife in the Okanogan basin.$46,654

Washington Water TrustColumbia Basin Water Transaction Program – Umatilla AccordIdentify, develop, and acquire water rights for instream flow in the Walla Walla basin working collaboratively with willing landowners.$68,941

Washington Water TrustColumbia Basin Water Transactions Program 2014 – WWTRestore stream flow through water rights purchase and leasing in the Columbia Basin areas of Washington State.$177,029

Western Association of Fish and Wildlife AgenciesRange-wide Interagency Sage-Grouse Conservation CoordinationSupport the coordinator for Range-wide Interagency Sage-Grouse Conservation. The position is tasked with coordinating the development of a sage-grouse fence collision risk program, the development and publication of the Near-term Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Action Plan, and maintaining the work schedule and products of the sage-grouse fragmentation study.$82,069

Whatcom Conservation DistrictWhatcom Conservation District Salmon Partnership (WA)Recruit landowners with high-priority salmon recovery projects to Farm Bill programs. Re-enroll landowners with expiring Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program leases along salmon streams.$91,000

The Wilderness SocietyWatershed Health and Economic Vitality in the North Cascades (WA)Work in the Yakima/Skykomish Basins and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest to protect wildlands and water resources through public land designations. Project will also expand recreation and foster stewardship of wildland and water.$35,000

WEST VIRGINIACanaan Valley InstituteTuscarora Creek Fish Barrier Removal and Stream RestorationRemove a current fish passage barrier and stabilize 950 feet of streambank on Tuscarora Creek. Floodplain improvements will help reduce sediment pollution reaching Chesapeake Bay.$184,101

Chesapeake Stormwater Network, Inc.Chesapeake Bay Stormwater Training Partnership: Phase IIITarget four new high-priority training popu lations to increase the delivery, imple-mentation and verification of innovative green infrastructure and restoration practices in the Chesapeake Bay.$250,000


Downstream StrategiesEvitts Run Green Infrastructure Park Project for the City of Charles Town (WV)Prepare construction-ready design specifications for the twelve acre Evitts Run Park site in Charles Town, West Virginia utilizing green infrastructure stormwater management best practices to mitigate and manage stormwater flows from existing and future development pressures and adjoining agricultural lands.$100,000

Town of BathPushing Up DaisiesImplement green infrastructure techniques at a local public cemetery to store, treat, and infiltrate stormwater runoff. These practices will reduce sediment and nutrient runoff.$50,000

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Brook Trout Building Community Conservation (WV)Conduct community outreach to build stakeholder capacity for coldwater conservation and aquatic restoration by promoting the restoration of brook trout to achieve long-term ecological benefits.$50,000

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Protecting Brook Trout Habitat on Private Land: Phase IIHelp secure land and conservation easements in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, where brook trout populations face threats and the capacity for brook trout-focused land conservation exists with public and private partners.$75,000

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Restoring Brook Trout Habitat in the Potomac HeadwatersReconnect, restore, and enhance the brook trout resources of the Potomac Headwaters.$128,182

University of TennesseeSoutheastern Grassland Birds Initiative – IVRestore grassland bird populations through national conservation leadership and market-based incentives that deliver large-scale habitat solutions. Project will enhance capacity for the National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative, and the Center for Native Grasslands Management to ensure coordination and leadership for a resident game bird and a strong producer-focused native grass initiative.$205,000


WISCONSINBad River Watershed AssociationImproving Stream Habitat for Fish in the Bad River Watershed (WI)Replace a perched culvert along Fred’s Creek within the Marengo River basin to help restore passage by trout and other native fish along two miles of the watershed.$25,171

Friends of Plum and Pilot Island, Inc.Capacity Building Through a Five-Year Strategic Plan (WI)Develop a five-year strategic plan for the Friends of Plum and Pilot Island. Project will increase the capacity of the Friends group in restoring andmaintaining historic buildings and structures on Plum and Pilot Islands and promoting the ecological and historic resources of the islands through interpretive, scientific, and educational programming.$4,500

Growing Power Inc.Growing Capacity for the Green Economy (WI)Provide disadvantaged populations in Milwaukee with skills, training, and hands-on work experiences in the fields of intensive sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, environmental education, and community food systems development to prepare them for work in evolving green industries.$50,000

Hunger Task Force, Inc.Hunger Task Force Demonstration Farm (WI)Enhance stewardship on a unique 208-acre demonstration farm which includes a 25-acre tree nursery to support county tree planting efforts and a 43-acre oak savannah with a rare plant community. The local community will be engaged in invasive species eradication and increase local agricultural productivity through sustainable practices.$50,000

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage DistrictMenomonee River Fish Barrier Removal (WI)Remove five fish passage barriers along the Menominee River to improve hydrologic function, aquatic connectivity, and habitat along more than 34 stream miles.$400,000

Minnesota Land TrustLower St. Louis River Area of Concern Wild Rice Restoration (WI, MN)Work with partners to restore at least 150 acres of wild rice wetlands within the St. Louis River System Area of Concern. Project will improve habitat, reduce invasive plant cover, and re-establish opportunities for cultural harvest of wild rice.$159,504


Ozaukee County, WisconsinFish Passage Restoration – Milwaukee River Watershed (WI)Re-connect 2.8 stream miles by remediating eight impediments to fish passage on Mee-Kwon Creek and Kaul Creek in the Milwaukee River watershed.$180,373

River Revitalization FoundationShoreline Stabilization at the Greenway Gateway (WI)Stabilize streambank, remove shoreline structures, control invasive species, and restore native riparian habitat on a 3.3-acre site along 800 feet of the Milwaukee River. Project will reduce pollutant loading and improve water quality.$247,489

Southwest Badger Resource Conservation & Development CouncilSouthwest Wisconsin Grazing BrokerSupport a grazing broker who will connect landowners that have expiring Conservation Reserve Program contracts to livestock producers seeking grazing land to conserve perennial grasslands through managed grazing.$189,304

The Conservation Fund Brule-St Croix Legacy Forest Protection (WI)Protect, manage and expand key wildlife habitat for three keystone species, the federally-endangered Kirtland’s Warbler, Golden-winged Warbler, and American Woodcock. Project will permanently protect 65,870 acres, including the acquisition of

fee title to no less than 1,398 acres of prized forest habitat including globally-significant pine barrens habitat.$500,000


University of Wisconsin — Green BayRestoring Fish Habitat in Green Bay’s Wequiock Creek Estuary (WI)Control invasive Phragmites, remove accumulated sediment, and re-establish native beach vegetation to restore 91 acres of coastal wetlands on Pt. au Sable, the largest coastal wetland complex on the east shore of Green Bay.$126,150

University of Wisconsin — MilwaukeeEcological Waterscapes Plan (WI)Install an innovative catchment, spawning stream and wetlands to link fish passage and improve water quality along Milwaukee’s industrial Inner Harbor. Project installations will direct runoff into the demonstration landscapes before it enters the harbor so the vegetation will remove water pollutants and improve the health of Lake Michigan while providing habitat for fish and local wildlife.$25,000

Upper Peninsula Resource Conservation and Development CouncilSustainable Invasive Plant Collaboration in Michigan’s Upper PeninsulaExpand collaboration around invasive species education and management among five Cooperative Species Management Areas in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Northeast Wisconsin. Project will increase the capacity of two Cooperative Weed Management Areas in the western Upper Peninsula.$51,466

Urban Ecology Center, Inc.Alternative Energy at the Urban Ecology Center (WI)Install a weather station and interactive kiosk about energy production and usage. This project will also develop alternative energy programming for community outreach and education.$24,930


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WYOMINGGrand Teton National Park FoundationNational Park Service Academy (WY)Engage 30 diverse college students in a career preparation program in Grand Teton National Park. Project will place these students in mentored twelve-week National Park Service internships.$50,000

Jackson Hole Chapter of Trout UnlimitedFlat Creek National Elk Refuge Stream Enhancement (WY)Increase habitat for Snake River cutthroat trout and decrease habitats preferred by non-native fish in Flat Creek on the FWS National Elk Refuge. This project will benefit the wild population of native fish and improve the ecological value of this reach of Flat Creek.$71,100

Popo Agie Conservation DistrictBighorn Draw Wetland Improvement (WY)Enhance and restore 125 acres of shallow wetland habitat by repairing five low-level dikes, constructing a junction box, and utilizing produced water from an adjacent oil field.$50,000


The Conservation FundNorth Cottonwood Ranch Riparian Habitat Conservation (WY)Protect 15,140 acres of critical migratory bird habitat, including 35 river miles and 7,754 acres of wetland habitat, to create the largest contiguous block of privately conserved lands in the upper Green River Valley of Wyoming. Project will benefit migratory birds including Swainson’s hawk, long-billed curlew, willow flycatcher, bald eagle, and calliope hummingbird, as well as other wildlife species.$1,000,000

The Nature Conservancy — WyomingCokeville National Wildlife Refuge Area Habitat Protection (WY)Protect 9,500 acres of wetland, riparian, and associated upland habitats for migratory birds in the Bear River watershed near the Cokeville National Wildlife Refuge in southwest Wyoming. Project will benefit migratory and nesting birds. Project will also protect habitat for sage-grouse, big game including antelope, mule deer and elk, and Bonneville cutthroat trout.$488,594

Trout Unlimited, Inc.East Fork Wind River Tributary Reconnection (WY)Upgrade infrastructure to improve irrigation efficiency, streamflow and fish passage on two spawning tributaries that have been disconnected from the East Fork Wind River since the early 1900s.$25,000

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Fish Passage Restoration in Spread Creek (WY) – IIIComplete final design for screening alternatives at the Spread Creek Diversion Dam to eliminate fish entrainment into associated irrigation ditches.$25,000


U.S. Forest ServiceEarly Detection Rapid Response in Teton and Gros Ventre Wilderness (WY)Continue Early Detection Rapid Response management of Canada thistle, musk thistle, and other invasive weeds in the Gros Ventre and Teton Wilderness areas. Project will result in reduction of the currently infested areas, and the location and treatment of additional areas to reduce further spread of noxious weeds.$9,500

Western Association of Fish and Wildlife AgenciesRange-wide Interagency Sage-Grouse Conservation CoordinationSupport the coordinator for Range-wide Interagency Sage-Grouse Conservation. The position is tasked with coordinating the development of a sage-grouse fence collision risk program, the development and publication of the Near-term Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Action Plan, and managing the work schedule and products of the sage-grouse fragmentation study.$82,069

Wyoming Stock Growers Endowment TrustSage-Grouse Conservation Agreement with Assurances Outreach to Landowners (WY)Hire an individual to conduct outreach to landowners to educate them on the benefits of participating in the Greater Sage-Grouse Umbrella Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for Wyoming Ranch Management.$140,000

ASIA, INDIA, AND THE PACIFICAmerican Samoa Department of Marine and Wildlife ResourcesSurvey of Sedimented Shallow Reefs in American SamoaTrack temporal changes in coral reef benthic cover in selected sites in Fagaalu reefs, Tutuila Island by photo-quadrant method. These changes will be related to the dynamics in sedimentation.$4,840

Conservation International FoundationBuilding Networks for Coral Conservation in New GuineaStrengthen and establish a successful coral reef conservation area covering 140,000 square hectares and test a low-cost model for a self-propagating community-based conservation network for the Papua New Guinea region.$50,000

Indonesia Locally Managed Marine Area FoundationConserving Coral Reefs in Indonesia through Resilient Managed AreasDesign and implement resilient protected area zoning and regulatory practices for more than 70,000 square hectares of coral reef and associated habitats in three Indonesian Focal Areas.$41,000

Marine and Environmental Research Institute of PohnpeiCoral Reef Conservation and Education, Marine Protected Area Effectiveness Enhancement, and Sustainable Aquaculture Ventures in MicronesiaImprove coral reef conservation and compliance with Marine Protected Area regulations through education and sustainable alternative income generation for coastal communities associated with Marine Protected Areas around Pohnpei Island.$50,000

Market Research & Development, Inc.Guam Socioeconomic Assessment of Coral ReefsWork in Guam to determine attitudes and behaviors of Guam residents regarding a variety of items related to Guam’s coral reefs and coral reef management strategies.$34,720

Micronesia Conservation TrustTechnical Training in MicronesiaProvide capacity building and technical training for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development programs in Micronesia.$15,000

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NatureServeBuilding Capacity for Marine Protected Area Practitioners through WebinarsInitiate a webinar series to disseminate critical information about building and strengthening Marine Protected Area networks to Marine Protected Area practitioners nationwide. Project will increase Marine Protected Area practitioner capacity.$4,995


OceansWatchImplementing Locally Managed Marine Area Practices in the Solomon IslandsImplement a network of local community stewards who will monitor and manage coral reef resources. Project will incorporate customary fishing rights.$40,000

Phoenix FundImproving Tiger Conservation in Ussuriiskii Reserve, RussiaImprove protection efforts in Amur tiger habitat in Ussuriiskii Nature Reserve in the Russian Far East. Project will introduce to the reserve a law enforcement monitoring system called MIST.$80,000

RareImproving Near Shore Marine Ecosystem Management in MicronesiaWork to address threats to marine resources at 11 sites in Micronesia by promoting management area effectiveness and directly addressing threats to local reefs and fisheries.$50,000


Smithsonian Conservation Biology InstituteCapacity Building and Knowledge Sharing in Tiger Range CountriesPartner with Tiger Range Countries in skill enhancements to improve reserve management and build institutional capacity.

Strong in-country national institutional architecture will be established for regular trainings to conservation practitioners and officials at the departments and ministries and to foster inter-agency coordination with key players.$529,927

The Pacific Seabird GroupSeabird Conservation Grants for Developing CountriesAdvance the conservation of seabirds in developing countries in the Pacific basin. Project will provide funding or supplies for conservation and restoration activities that benefit seabirds and that develop in-country seabird expertise.$8,000

CANADANatureServeBuilding Capacity for Marine Protected Area Practitioners through WebinarsInitiate a webinar series to disseminate critical information about building and strengthening Marine Protected Area networks to Marine Protected Area practitioners nationwide. Project will increase Marine Protected Area practitioner capacity.$4,995

Parks Canada Agency — Gwaii Haanas National Park ReserveIsland Ecosystem Restoration in Haida Gwaii, CanadaRestore seabird breeding habitat and improve breeding success of Ancient Murrelet, Cassin’s Auklet and other seabirds. Project will also conduct invasive rat eradication within the Ramsay and Northern Juan Perez Islands Important Bird Area, British Columbia, Canada.$400,000

Royal Botanical GardensRestoration of Royal Botanical Gardens Wetlands in OntarioControl invasive Phragmites, plant 25,000 native wetland plants, re-establish wild rice, and operate carp exclusion structures to restore more than five acres of coastal habitat in Cootes Paradise Nature Reserve.$150,000

Walpole Island First NationSwan Lake Marsh Restoration in Ontario – IIImprove the hydrological connectivity, fish access, and habitat quality on the 171-acre Swan Lake Marsh along the St. Clair River in Ontario. Project will implement on-the-ground restoration to repair and maintain 2,300 yards of dikes, control invasive species, and address the beneficial use impairment for loss of fish and wildlife habitat in the St. Clair River Area of Concern.$49,300

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEANAmerican Bird ConservancyEliminating Threats to Priority Seabirds – VProtect priority seabirds on their breeding islands and at sea by reducing the impact of habitat loss, fishery bycatch, and a range of other threats.$216,189

BirdLife InternationalReducing Bycatch of Pink-footed Shearwaters in South AmericaInvestigate Pink-footed Shearwater bycatch in small-scale gillnet fisheries and purse seine fisheries of the Humboldt Current. Project will identify fleets that pose the greatest threat and characterize the nature of interactions between seabird and fishing gear, quantify bycatch levels in target fisheries, and conduct pilot studies to test mitigation measures to reduce bycatch.$224,874

EcoVivaEliminating Bycatch by Reducing Blast Fishing in El SalvadorTarget bycatch reduction measures at sites frequented by El Salvador’s resident populations of Eastern Pacific Hawksbill in the brackish inlets of the Bay of Jiquilisco coastal estuary.$50,000

Fondation pour la Protection de la Biodiversite Marine (FoProBiM)Hawksbill Sea Turtle Bycatch Assessment – HaitiBegin data collection at 12 coastal locations in Haiti on critical hawksbill by-catch information through the use of a rapid assessment questionnaire, and begin to lay the groundwork for management.$57,880

Island ConservationSeabird Restoration on Navassa Island, HaitiContinue the planning of a multi-year project for the removal of invasive vertebrates from Navassa Island. Project will build upon the completed feasibility assessment and include critical on-site scoping to confirm invasive species presence, evaluate physical and logistical constraints, and assess potential biosecurity risks.$29,500

NatureServeBuilding Capacity for Marine Protected Area Practitioners through WebinarsInitiate a webinar series to disseminate critical information about building and strengthening Marine Protected Area networks to Marine Protected Area practitioners nationwide. Project will increase Marine Protected Area practitioner capacity.$4,995

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NFWF’s IDEA department serves as a manager and trustee for funds arising from legal and regulatory actions involving natural resources and the environment. These funds originate primarily from court orders, settlements of legal cases, regulatory permits, licenses, and conservation and mitigation plans.

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ALABAMAAlabama Coastal Foundation100–1000 Volunteer Coordination at Pelican Point (AL)The 100-1000 Volunteer Coordination at Pelican Point Project that is being led by the Alabama Coastal Foundation will engage 500 volunteers for that “shovel ready” oyster reef restoration project.$49,845, Federal Criminal Case

Alabama Department of Marine ResourcesPortersville Bay, Alabama Oyster Reef Restoration (AL)Oyster Shell is to be planted in selected areas of Portersville Bay, Alabama to increase substrate for oyster larvae settlement.$100,000, Federal Criminal Case

Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium / Dauphin Island Sea LabEvaluation of the Pelican Point Habitat Restoration Project (AL)In conjunction with The Nature Conservancy’s proposal to construct living shorelines along Pelican Point, the Dauphin Island Sea Lab will conduct monitoring to evaluate the success of the restoration.$87,654, Federal Criminal Case

Mobile Baykeeper100-1000: Restore Coastal Alabama Community Engagement Program (AL)The Community Engagement Program will increase awareness and promote action among Alabama’s residents in coastal restoration through education and engagement activities.$40,000, Federal Criminal Case

The Nature Conservancy Pelican Point Shoreline Protection and Habitat Restoration (AL)The Pelican Point project will construct reefs/living shorelines for habitat restoration, shoreline protection, recreational fishing opportunities, and constituency building with volunteerism.$182,500, Federal Criminal Case

ALASKAAlaska Department of Fish and GameAnnual Movements of Dusky Canada Geese Nesting in Alaska (AK)Use satellite telemetry to track movements of dusky Canada geese in the Copper River Delta of Alaska. Project results will aid in broad scale management activities related to habitat use, harvest management, and population inventory.$37,700, Federal Criminal Case

Manomet, Inc.Arctic Shorebird Demographics Network (AK) – IIIContinue to unite the efforts of 15 organizations working cooperatively across the entire Arctic to determine what limits the populations of high priority shorebird species. Project will target conservation efforts at the places and times when populations are actually being limited.$44,933, Federal Criminal Case

North Dakota State UniversityThermal Control of Insect Emergence in Arctic Tundra Ponds (AK)Obtain data needed to build predictive models of insect emergence from tundra ponds at Barrow, Alaska. Project will supplement other data to aid in forecasting the future quality of avian nesting habitat.$92,212, Federal Criminal Case

Northern Forum, Inc.Seabird Data Portal: Sharing Alaska’s Seabird Data (AK)Expand the data management and sharing capabilities of the Seabird Data Portal. Project will help facilitate collaborative and progressive research on seabirds in Alaska and the North Pacific.$19,158, Federal Criminal Case

Pollux Aviation LtdHelicopter Flight to Support Remote Camera Project (AK)Helicopter flight to support a remote camera project through the Pacific Walrus Conservation Fund.$6,000, Mitigation

Prince William Sound Science and Technology InstituteBlack Turnstone: A Population Decline or Prince William Sound Stopover Shift? (AK, WA)Identify the migration pathways and stopover areas of black turnstone in Prince William Sound. Project results will aid resource managers with updated population data.$75,000, Federal Criminal Case

The Nature ConservancyRestoring Alaska’s Tongass National Forest for Salmon (AK)Restore high-value salmon watersheds in southeast Alaska. Long-term goal is to increase restoration/forest stewardship as drivers of public land management.$90,000, Federal Criminal Case

The Research Foundation on behalf of SUNY at BuffaloGenome-scale Analysis of Admixture in Polar and Brown Bears (AK)Conduct a genome-scale analysis of hybridization in polar and brown bears in northern Alaska. Project will help connect research on global climate adaptation with genomic techniques that can be applied to increase the understanding of the presence and extent of hybridization.$80,000, Federal Criminal Case

U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceSteller’s and Spectacled Eider Conservation (AK) – VContinue efforts to conserve Steller’s eider and spectacled eider in Alaska through research, monitoring, and outreach. Data collected will support population recovery by developing and evaluating management strategies.$55,000, Federal Criminal Case

U.S. Forest ServiceImpacts of Climate Adaptation on Chinook Habitat Suitability (AK)Use down-scaled climate models of future hydrologic, precipitation, and glacial changes to predict changes to productive salmon habitat throughout the Copper River watershed in Alaska. Results will allow for more strategic targeting of resources in monitoring and restoration efforts.$35,160, Federal Criminal Case

U.S Forest ServiceVulnerability of Watersheds in Prince William Sound (AK)Develop a framework to assess the vulnerability of watersheds in Prince William Sound, Alaska to the potential impacts of climate adaptation based on flow regimes, potential changes in temperatures, and the live history diversity of fish.$80,000, Federal Criminal Case

Wildlife Conservation SocietyMitigating Subsistence Bycatch of Yellow-billed Loons (AK)Identify mitigation options for minimizing the entanglement of yellow-billed loons in Alaska through review of bycatch mitigation efforts and consultation with Alaska Natives. Results from this project will inform international efforts to reduce bycatch.$54,929, Federal Criminal Case


Pro DelphinusReduction of Leatherback Turtle Mortality in the Southeast PacificQuantify and reduce incidental capture and mortality of leatherback turtles in fisheries off Ecuador, Peru and Chile and conduct rapid assessment surveys in fishing ports in Ecuador to improve understanding of those fisheries and regions that interact with leatherbacks.$300,000


Sea Turtle ConservancyReducing Caribbean Hawksbill Harvest in Bastimentos, PanamaReduce illegal take of hawksbill harvesting from Bastimentos Island National Marine Park, Panama, and adjacent protected nesting areas. Project will improve capacity and training of park guards, increase law enforcement efforts and raise conservation stewardship.$100,000

Sustainable Grenadines Inc.Strengthening Reef Management in the Grenada Bank – IIBuild reef management capacity in the Grenada Bank by strengthening coral reef area networks through monitoring and evaluation, education outreach, and decision-making for sustained marine and coastal conservation.$72,200

The Ocean FoundationEastern Pacific Hawksbill In Water Habitat PrioritizationConduct a rapid assessment of hawksbill foraging habitats across the eastern Pacific to determine where mitigation efforts may be needed.$99,935

The Ocean FoundationHawksbill Conservation and Capacity Building in El SalvadorContribute to the recovery of hawksbills in the eastern Pacific by protecting hawksbill eggs, raising public awareness, and increasing understanding of life-history characteristics.$20,000

The Pacific Seabird GroupSeabird Conservation Grants for Developing CountriesAdvance the conservation of seabirds in developing countries in the Pacific basin. Project will provide funding or supplies for conservation and restoration activities that benefit seabirds and that develop in-country seabird expertise.$8,000

Toledo Institute for Development and EnvironmentFinancial Sustainability of the Port Honduras Marine Reserve in BelizeDevelop a program to provide sustainable financing for the Port Honduras Marine Reserve and human resources for biodiversity monitoring and coral reef conservation.$28,800

MEXICOAmerican Bird ConservancyProtecting Townsend’s Shearwaters on Isla Socorro (MX) – IIProtect the sole breeding habitat for the endangered Townsend’s Shearwater and other endangered species on Socorro from predation by feral, non-native cats.$168,350

Grupo de Ecologia y Conservacion de Islas, A.C.Mouse Eradication on San Benito Oeste Island, MexicoRestore critical habitat for seabirds on San Benito Oeste Island, a key site for the conservation of seabirds in the Eastern Pacific marine ecoregion. Project will protect and enhance populations of seabird species by eradicating the invasive rodents and monitor the Xantus’s Murrelet and Craveri’s Murrelet breeding populations.$475,000

Grupo de Ecologia y Conservacion de Islas, A.C.Seabird Conservation on Guadalupe Island, MexicoProtect seabird populations, including the Laysan Albatross and Guadalupe Murrelet, on Guadalupe Island. Project will maintain and increase cat control efforts, and update the feral cat executive eradication plan according to new research, and formulate and implement a biosecurity plan in order to prevent any further introductions of exotics to Guadalupe Island.$430,000

Oceans Applied Research, LLCThermal History Resilience Tools for Global Coral Reef ManagersProvide data and maps for thermal history metrics to help evaluate sensitivity of coral reef communities to thermal stress exposure. These tools will facilitate spatial planning and inform the establishment or revision of MPAs/MPA networks.$13,500

Pronatura Peninsula de Yucatan A.C.Enhancement of High Quality Hawksbill Nesting BeachesStrengthen the professional capabilities of regulatory and law enforcing environmental authorities through an education program that seeks to mitigate and/or minimize threats to sea turtles.$39,174


Rocky Mountain Bird ObservatoryRestoring Continentally Important Sky Island GrasslandsImprove the condition and sustainability of Sky Island grasslands for priority birds and wildlife by engaging landowners and managers as conservation partners in habitat management and restoration. Project will build a network of ecologically and economically sustainable ranch lands across a biologically important landscape in northwestern Chihuahua.$250,000

The Ocean FoundationEastern Pacific Hawksbill In Water Habitat PrioritizationConduct a rapid assessment of hawksbill foraging habitats across the eastern Pacific to determine where mitigation efforts may be needed.$99,935

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Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionBowhead Whale Stable Isotopes as Ecosystem Indicators (AK) – IIAnalyze stable isotope ratios from bowhead whale baleens to monitor bowhead whale ecology and nutrient flow through Arctic marine food webs of the Arctic and Bering Sea. Project will aid the scientific community with future management plans relating to climate adaptation in the Arctic region.$59,264, Federal Criminal Case

ARKANSASThe Nature ConservancyArchey Fork Restoration Project (AR)A river restoration project that will restore critical aquatic habitat for two federally endangered species, restore recreation potential, and improve water quality in the Archey Fork Little Red River.$141,839, Federal Criminal Case

CALIFORNIAActerraBay Trail Beautification in East Palo Alto (CA)Enhance the beauty and safety of the Bay Trail from the Friendship Bridge over San Francisquito Creek to Cooley Landing. Work three years with community volunteers to clean up trash and landscape.$150,000, Federal Civil Case

American River ConservancyLadies Valley Riparian Enhancement Project (CA)Restore and enhance riparian, floodplain and wetland habitat at the 320-acre Ladies Valley property on the North Fork Cosumnes River.$86,890, Mitigation

American Rivers, Inc.San Gregorio: Fish Habitat and Critical Flow Needs (CA)Increase water quality and habitat for key coastal fish species in the San Gregorio Watershed of California through a non-regulatory approach to flow augmentation. Project will benefit coho salmon, steelhead trout, and tidewater goby.$10,299, Mitigation

Audubon CaliforniaLake Isabella (CA) Willow FlycatcherRestore 1,150 acres of Southwestern Willow Flycatcher habitat lost from the long-term operations of the Lake Isabella reservoir, in cooperation with the Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.$60,976, Mitigation

Bureau of Land ManagementREAT Property Acquisition: AF Barker (CA)Facilitate the purchase and transfer to BLM of 10 acres consisting of flat-tailed horned lizard habitat in Imperial County, California.$3,751, Mitigation

Bureau of Land ManagementREAT Property Acquisition: Barajas (CA)Facilitate purchase and transfer to BLM of 40 acres consisting of flat-tailed horned lizard habitat and state jurisdictional waters in Imperial County, California.$12,751, Mitigation

Bureau of Land ManagementREAT Property Acquisition: Flamma (CA)Facilitate purchase and transfer to BLM of 10 acres consisting of flat-tailed horned lizard habitat and state jurisdictional waters in Imperial County, California.$3,871, Mitigation

Bureau of Land ManagementREAT Property Acquisition: Lewis (CA)Facilitate purchase and transfer to BLM of 160 acres consisting of flat-tailed horned lizard habitat and state jurisdictional waters in Imperial County, California.$50,551, Mitigation

California Conservation CorpsAngel Island State Park Boating and Recreational Improvements (CA)The CCC in partnership with California State Parks will add and upgrade campsites, repair/re-route trails, complete miscellaneous recreational improvements, and oversee installation of a kayak dock.$294,945, Federal Civil Case

California Department of Fish and WildlifeTopaz Solar Farm (CA)Land management activities conducted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the mitigation of impacts to wildlife associated with the Topaz Solar Farm project in San Luis Obispo County, California.$1,161,332, Mitigation

CalRecycleOakland Estuary Enhancement Project (CA)The project includes the removal of marine debris, abandoned vessels, old piers, and navigational hazards from the estuary. This will provide visual, health and safety enhancements to the public.$650,000, Federal Civil Case

City of BerkeleyBerkeley Municipal Fishing Pier Accessibility Surface Project (CA)This project will repair 157 deteriorated concrete surface joints along the 3,000 foot-long pier and will provide 10 disabled-access fishing stations 20 new public benches.$230,138, Federal Civil Case

City of BerkeleyBerkeley South Sailing Cove Restroom Project (CA)This project will install a new restroom with outdoor showers and utilities at the South Sailing Cove parking lot.$600,000, Federal Civil Case

City of BerkeleyPiling Replacement and Dock Repair Project (CA)Remove and replace eight pre-existing pilings and rings (eight at the small boat docks and two at O Dock), and repair gangway at O Dock.$120,000, Federal Civil Case

City of Foster CityKiteboard/Windsurf Recreational Area Improvement (CA)Replace deteriorating carpet scraps with approximately 10,000 square feet of synthetic turf with concrete border/walk; improve shower station at East Third Avenue Windsurf/Kiteboard recreational area.$60,000, Federal Civil Case

City of OaklandLake Merritt Boating Center Floating Dock Replacement (CA)Replace three floating docks at the Lake Merritt Boating Center that are in disrepair and/or unsafe. Docks support programs that serve 1,716 boaters annually, 115 in weekly or semi-weekly programs.$22,152, Federal Civil Case

City of PacificaPacifica Pier Restoration Project (CA)Remove and replace all existing pier lights, with LED light standards and heads, new conduit and electrical wirings. Repair failed concrete deck access lid supports and wooden hand rails.$250,000, Federal Civil Case

City of SausalitoSausalito Fishing Pier Rehabilitation (CA)Replace decking, railings and pilings (as needed) to restore long-standing public access for recreation while ensuring safety and accessibility.$160,000, Federal Civil Case

Corvus Ecological Consulting, LLCRaven Survey 2013 (CA)The identification of nest locations of common ravens that are known predators to juvenile desert tortoises in the Chuckwalla Desert Wildlife Management Area.$137,927, Mitigation

County of MarinMcNears Beach County Park Fishing Pier Restoration (CA)Prepare the following for repairs from marine engineering study of popular public fishing pier: plans, bid specifications/documents, regulatory permitting, and preliminary CEQA/environmental review.$70,000, Federal Civil Case

Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee, Inc.Raven Survey 2013 (CA)Identification of nest locations of common ravens that are known predators to juvenile desert tortoises in the Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area.$63,396, Mitigation

East Bay Regional Park DistrictEast Bay Shoreline Recreation Outreach Program (CA)4-year program of shoreline recreation and fishing outreach opportunities to underserved communities along the Berkeley, Alameda, Oakland, Richmond, San Leandro and Hayward Shorelines.$570,000, Federal Civil Case

East Bay Regional Park DistrictMiller Knox and Ferry Point Recreation and Fishing Improvements (CA)Project will install or substantially improve public access facilities including renovation of turf and installation of picnic areas for fishing, and restrooms.$1,000,000, Federal Civil Case

East Bay Regional Park DistrictPoint Pinole Fishing Pier Improvements (CA)Project will install or substantially improve fishing facilities including: rehabilitation of restroom, wind screen, fish cleaning table and drinking fountains at the pier.$300,000, Federal Civil Case

ECORP Consulting, Inc.Raven Survey 2013 (CA)Identification of nest locations of common ravens that are known predators to juvenile desert tortoises in the Ivanpah Valley and the Superior-Cronese DWMA/Fort Irwin Southeast Conservation Area.$195,000, Mitigation

Environmental Traveling CompanionsETC Sea Kayak Program: Accessible SF Bay Recreation (CA)ETC’s signature Sea Kayak Program will annually offer accessible and educational paddling adventures and shoreline recreation on San Francisco Bay for 1,000 participants with special needs and the general public.$100,000, Federal Civil Case

Environmental Volunteers, Inc.Palo Alto Baylands Recreation for Youth and Their Families (CA)The project will provide the public with cost-free shoreline and baylands recreational and educational programming. Programs include Canoe Ecology and Exploration Programs and EcoCenter Programming.$14,954, Federal Civil Case

Friends of Colorado LagoonColorado Lagoon Wetlands Restoration Project (CA)Enhance 7.5 acres of coastal marine habitat, maintain floral genetic integrity, increase species biodiversity of fish and wildlife, and complement the existing public benefits by the Colorado Lagoon.$110,000, State Civil Case

Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center2013 Education and Outreach Project (CA)Provide environmental education programs to school children and adults with an emphasis on underserved community members. Project will train and supervise volunteers and interns supporting these programs and the Dunes Center Visitor Center.$63,024, State Civil Case

Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center2013 iPads and App Development Project (CA)Provide tourists and community members with access to technology, as well as allow visitors, to download an app for information about sites throughout the Dunes Complex.$19,948, State Civil Case

Hayward Area Recreation and Park DistrictSan Francisco Bay Recreational Fishing Education Class (CA)The Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center’s naturalists will expand a new educational S.F. Bay fishing class and post displays for youth and adults including information about Bay ecology, license requirements, and conservation.$20,000, Federal Civil Case

Heritage Environmental Consultants, LLCAgency Field Visit CoordinationCoordination of an agency field visit to confirm biological assessments and state jurisdictional waters delineations in Imperial County, California.$1,441, Mitigation

Heritage Environmental Consultants, LLCMitigation Land Surveys (CA)Mitigation Land Surveys for Renewable Energy Action Team Mitigation Lands.$16,992, Mitigation

Heritage Environmental Consultants, LLCProject Mitigation MapMapping of mitigation land designations in Imperial County, California.$1,050, Mitigation

Island ConservationAnacapa Island Restoration Project Compendium Paper (CA)Complete the Anacapa Island Restoration Project Compendium Paper.$24,993, Federal Civil Case

Marine Science InstituteMarine Science Institute Restroom Facility Upgrade (CA)Upgrade restroom facilities to help meet the increasing demands at Marine Science Institute’s high-use bay access site, and improve access and showcase efficiency technology.$25,000, Federal Civil Case

Marine Science InstituteRestoration and Enhancement of Beachfront Shoreline Access (CA)A popular shoreline destination, Marine Science Institute will increase access for persons with disabilities, enhance visitor enjoyment with interpretive signs, and restore an oyster shell beach.$120,000, Federal Civil Case

Mid Klamath Watershed CouncilKlamath River Tributary Coho Rearing Habitat Improvement (CA)Create and/or enhance off-channel coho rearing and thermal refuge habitat within the lower reaches of four critical coho bearing tributaries of the Klamath River Basin.$111,601, Mitigation

Mid Klamath Watershed CouncilMid Klamath Coho Rearing Habitat Enhancement Project – II (CA)Enhance cover complexity through placement of small woody debris and willow plantings within pools of the lower reaches of Klamath River tributaries.$50,188, Mitigation

Mid Klamath Watershed CouncilMid Klamath Tributary Fish Passage Improvement Project (CA)Create fish passage at the mouths and in the lower reaches of 72 Mid Klamath sub-basin tributaries in California for anadromous fish passage into upstream channels and off-channel rearing habitat.$66,446, Mitigation

Mid Klamath Watershed CouncilStanshaw Creek Water Conservation Assessment (CA)Complete a water rights evaluation at Marble Mountain Ranch in California. Project aims to begin addressing the limiting factors for coho in the Stanshaw Creek area of the Klamath Basin.$37,248, Mitigation

Mill Valley Parks & RecreationBayfront Park Recreational Bay Access Pier Rehabilitation (CA)Rehabilitation of a recreational pier damaged by storms in 2005. The project will restore use of the pier for boating, fishing, and other recreational uses providing access to Richardson Bay.$26,500, Federal Civil Case

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Moss RestorationPletz Residence I and C (CA)Establish a self-sustaining native landscape on the undeveloped portion of the Pletz property in Monterey County, California.$6,063, Mitigation

Pit Resource Conservation DistrictUpper Ash Creek Wildlife Area Restoration Project (CA)Address degraded wet meadow, riparian, and aquatic conditions along the upper portion of Ash Creek at DFW’s Ash Creek Wildlife Area (ACWA) located in portions of Modoc and Lassen counties.$400,000, Mitigation

Point Millerton Ranch, LLC.Fresno County Tract 4870 I and C (CA)Protect and manage for conservation purposes the real property in Fresno County, California commonly known as Tract 4870 or the Point Millerton Conservation Easement.$12,784, Mitigation

Point Reyes Bird Observatory dba Point Blue Conservation ScienceFur Seal Aerial Survey Program for the Farallon Islands (CA)Design and implement aerial survey methods to estimate breeding population trends and productivity of northern fur seals at the South Farallon Islands.$50,610, Federal Criminal Case

San Mateo County Department of ParksCoyote Point Promenade Western Shoreline (CA)Replace failed shoreline protection. Rebuild 1,050-foot-long and 13-foot-wide shoreline recreational pathway and create three 46-foot-long by 20-foot-wide access ramps on San Francisco Bay in Coyote Point Recreation Area.$400,000, Federal Civil Case

San Mateo County Department of ParksSurfers Beach Access and Erosion Control Project (CA)Prepare plans and specifications and obtain permits for about 400 feet of Coastal Trail segment along Hwy 1 at Surfer’s Beach with a 100 foot retaining structure and staircase for public access and erosion control.$180,000, Federal Civil Case

San Mateo County Resource Conservation DistrictBonde Weir Fish Passage and Channel Stabilization Project (CA)The project proposes to remove a bank-to-bank concrete sill, known as the Bonde Weir, which acts as a barrier to fish passage, and replace it with a re-graded and “roughened” channel.$160,000, Mitigation

Shelton Douthit Consulting LLCCampo Verde Consultant Services (CA)Provide consultant services for land acquisition efforts related to mitigation for the Campo Verde Solar Energy project.$12,749, Mitigation

Shelton Douthit Consulting LLCCentinela Consultant Services (CA)Provide consultant services for land acquisition efforts related to mitigation for the Centinela Solar Energy Project.$2,643, Mitigation

Shelton Douthit Consulting LLCImperial Solar Energy Center West Consultant Services (CA)Provide consultant services for land acquisition efforts related to mitigation for the Imperial Solar Energy Center West project.$1,660, Mitigation

Shelton Douthit Consulting LLCOcotillo Consultant Services (CA)Provide consultant services for land acquisition efforts related to mitigation for the Ocotillo Wind Energy Facility.$36,877, Mitigation

Solano County, Parks and Recreation DivisionBelden’s Landing, Fishing and Boat Safety Improvements (CA)Improve a popular existing boat launch and fishing pier with boat wash station, shade structures, amenities for shoreline fishing, interpretive kiosk, picnic tables, and better lighting.$93,487, Federal Civil Case

Sonoma Land TrustSears Point Restoration: Bay Trail (CA)Construct a 2.5-mile segment of the Bay Trail. The trail will follow the crest of a new levee overlooking 1,000 acres of restored tidal marsh and link with existing trails.$110,000, Federal Civil Case

The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo CountyGuadalupe Dunes Collaborative Endowment (CA)Implement or administer implementation of long-term invasive species restoration of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes complex as lead partner of the Stewardship Collaborative on behalf of the Restoration Subcommittee.$255,904, Mitigation

Thomas W. Erickson, MAIAppraisal of 40-Acres in West Mesa ACEC (CA)Appraisal of 40-Acres in West Mesa ACEC to identify fair market value for parcels with FTHL habitat that can be used as mitigation lands.$4,950, Mitigation

Transition Habitat ConservancyTidwell Acquisition (CA)Conserve and enhance essential habitat for wildlife, specifically the lower montane chaparral and woodland community of the western Mojave.$15,000, Federal Civil Case

USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service — Wildlife ServicesRaven Management for Desert Tortoise Protection (CA)Conduct wildlife damage management activities to control ravens for the protection of the federally listed desert tortoise in the Mojave and Colorado Deserts located within California.$30,000, Mitigation

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — Yreka Field OfficeFort Goff Creek Fish Passage Improvement (CA)Remove existing 15 foot diameter culvert on Fort Goff Creek in California and replace with a single-span bridge. Project will restore channel to provide coho fish passage and enhanced habitat.$150,000, Mitigation

U.S. Forest Service — Stanislaus National ForestShell Meadow Restoration (CA)Stabilize and protect a 3.2 acre meadow located on the Stanislaus National Forest.$22,300, Mitigation

Westervelt Ecological ServicesCosumnes Floodplain Mitigation Bank (CA)Sale of two floodplain mosaic re-establishment wetland credits.$260,000, Mitigation

Westervelt Ecological ServicesMeridian Ranch Mitigation Bank (CA)Sale of two “Water of the U.S. Creation” credits. Purchase two vernal pool establishment credits.$300,000, Mitigation

Wildlands, IncRiver Ranch Wetlands Mitigation Bank (CA)Sale of 2.36 freshwater marsh re-establishment credits and 2.36 riparian re-establishment credits.$424,800, Mitigation

Wildlands, IncToad Hill Mitigation Bank (CA)Sale of 1.78 vernal pool creation credits.$423,809, Mitigation

Yurok TribeLower Klamath Coho Habitat Enhancement and Monitoring (CA)Project will fund construction of an off-channel habitat feature, wood loading, and floodplain restoration on two acres of McGarvey Creek to increase juvenile coho salmon rearing capacity.$90,025, Mitigation

COLORADOACES EngineeringSan Juan River Fish Recovery Fund Support (CO)Hogback Fish Barrier support.$240,513, Species Recovery

Alpine Archaeological ConsultantsUpper Colorado River Fish Recovery Fund (CO) – IIRecordation of 34 miles of canal and features along the Alan Jones Weir.$26,556, Species Recovery

BioMarkSan Juan River Fish Recovery Fund Support (CO)Installation of Remote Pit Tag antenna systems on the San Juan River.$225,644, Species Recovery

Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co.General Services Contract (CO)Support for the Upper Colorado Endangered Fish Recovery Program.$50,000, Species Recovery

Cal Poly Corporation — Irrigation Training and Research CenterSan Juan River Fish Recovery Fund Support (CO)Support work on the Hogback Fish Screen for the San Juan River.$32,140, Species Recovery

Colorado Parks & WildlifeUpper Colorado River Fish Recovery Fund (CO) – IIRecovery Program’s contribution to the cost of rotenone for Miramonte (and Paonia) Reservoirs to remove smallmouth bass (a non-native species harmful to the Colorado River endangered fishes).$28,000, Species Recovery

Colorado River Water Conservation DistrictUpper Colorado River Fish Recovery Fund (CO) – II2012 lease of water from Elkhead Reservoir from the Colorado River Water Conservation District.$100,000, Species Recovery

Keller-Bliesner EngineeringExcavation and Stump Removal on the San Juan River (CO)Conduct excavation and stump removal work at the inlet of the RERI San Juan Habitat site 130.7B.$3,755, Species Recovery

Orchard Mesa Irrigation DistrictUpper Colorado River Fish Recovery Fund (CO) – IIExpenses related to construction of the Alan Jones Weir.$24,122, Species Recovery

Rocky Mountain Bird ObservatorySagebrush Obligate Songbird Conservation in CO and WYPartners will increase science-based sagebrush habitat conservation delivery for migratory birds in Colorado and Wyoming with additional capacity for outreach and on-the-ground habitat enhancement projects.$160,000, Federal Criminal Case

Rocky Mountain Bird ObservatoryWetland Habitat Enhancement in SW and SE Colorado (CO)Riparian fencing project, infrastructure improvements and management for improved wildlife habitat.$13,500, Federal Criminal Case

Smith-Root, Inc.Upper Colorado River Fish Recovery Fund (CO) – IITusher Wash Fish Barrier site assessment.$6,034, Species Recovery

SWCA Environmental Consulting, Inc.Upper Colorado Fish Recovery Goal Development (CO)Assist the authorized agencies in developing recovery goals for the four endangered Colorado River fishes. Once developed, these goals will be implemented by involved agencies and stakeholders to facilitate management plans and strategies for delisting.$24,435, Species Recovery

DELAWAREMidshore Riverkeeper ConservancyChoptank Agricultural Landowner Technical Assistance (MD, DE)Identify, prioritize, design, and begin remedial projects on key agricultural sites in the Choptank watershed. Project may serve as a template for addressing keystone non-point source pollution.$100,000, Federal Criminal Case

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAnacostia Watershed Society, Inc.Anacostia Wetlands Awareness and Restoration Effort (AWARE) (DC)Restore tidal wetland habitat in the Anacostia watershed by removing invasive plant cover, revegetating five acres of land with native plants, and establishing a riparian buffer.$39,000, State Civil Case

Anacostia Watershed Society, Inc.Pope Branch Invasive Plant Management Demonstration (DC)Help restore the ecological integrity of the Pope Branch sub-watershed through invasive plant control and revegetation techniques.$65,000, State Civil Case

DC GreenworksArboretum Community Center LID (DC)Design and construction of rain gardens to capture and divert stormwater runoff from the Hickey Run sub-watershed.$60,000, State Civil Case

DC GreenworksGreen Schools, Clean Rivers (DC)Build green stormwater infrastructure at three Washington, DC public schools in the Capitol Hill neighborhood and provide community education benefiting the Anacostia River and Chesapeake Bay.$5,330, State Civil Case

Earth Conservation CorpsDiamond Teague Park Wetland Expansion (DC)Expand the wetland area around Diamond Teague Park on the Anacostia River waterfront in the District of Columbia.$134,906, State Civil Case

FLORIDAEcosphere Restoration InstituteNewman Branch Creek Fisheries Habitat Restoration (FL)Restore a 24-acre tract along Newman Branch in Hillsborough County by reconnecting the creek and former tidal wetland habitat to provide critical fisheries habitat conditions.$50,000, Federal Criminal Case

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission — Fish and Wildlife Research InstituteAutonomous Water Quality and Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring (FL)Characterize the interplay between restoration efforts and harmful algal blooms in Old Tampa Bay, filling temporal gaps in existing monitoring and supporting management tools and conservation efforts.$40,000, Federal Criminal Case

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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission — Fish and Wildlife Research InstituteDetermining Which Tidal Tribs Are the Best Snook Nurseries (FL)Build on previous research defining successful snook nurseries. Fish otolith, aquatic, and habitat analyses will help indicate the success of tributary restoration and conservation efforts.$75,000, Federal Criminal Case

Tampa Bay Watch, Inc.McKay Bay and North Shore Park Oyster Reef Creation and Enhancement (FL)Conduct community-based oyster creation effort to install approximately 2,900 feet of oyster shell reefs on the northern shoreline of McKay Bay and 673 feet at North Shore Park in St. Petersburg, Florida.$57,250, Federal Criminal Case

University of FloridaCommunity-based Stormwater Nutrient Management (FL)Conduct a community-based social marketing campaign combined with soil and water testing of stormwater ponds. Project will attempt to change homeowner nutrient management behaviors.$40,000, Federal Criminal Case

HAWAIIAmerican Bird ConservancyConstructing a Predator-proof Fence at Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge (HI) – IICoordinate construction of a predator-proof fence at Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge on Kaua‘i, eradicate non-native predators, and create a new population of Newell’s Shearwater through translocation.$100,000, Federal Criminal Case

Hawaii Division of Aquatic ResourcesHawaii Regional Coral Repository (HI)Set up a coral repository for Hawaiian corals at the Department of Land and Natural Resources Anuenue Fisheries Research Center to preserve and conserve rare/endemic Hawaiian corals and provide corals for restoration/mitigation.$160,000, Federal Criminal Case

University of HawaiiEffectiveness of Watershed Mitigation Activities on Corals (HI)Develop evaluation tools and metrics to measure the effectiveness of watershed-based mitigation activities on coral reefs in Hawaii.$60,000, Federal Criminal Case

ILLINOISIllinois Department of Natural ResourcesSand Prairie PHA Habitat Restoration (IL)Development and renovation of upland wildlife habitat by clearing trees and providing grassland renovations.$27,000, Federal Criminal Case

Various RecipientsReady Fish Prosecution Fund (IL)Equipment and costs associated with conducting commercial fisheries enforcement on the Mississippi River.$5,655, Federal Criminal Case

LOUISIANAInwater Research Group Inc.Sea Turtle Distribution And Abundance in Louisiana Waters (LA)Address the need for information on the species composition and relative abundance of sea turtle populations in coastal Louisiana waters using vessel-based visual transect surveys.$175,380, Federal Criminal Case

Louisiana State University Agricultural CenterBTEX and H2S Emission Effects on Water and Soil Environment (LA)This project will document level of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes, and hydrogen sulfide in soils and waterways in Southwest Louisiana.$400,000, Federal Criminal Case

Nova Southeastern UniversityContinuing Tests of Alternative Fishing Gears in the Gulf (LA)Continue a NFWF project to evaluate two fishing gears with minimal bycatch in the Gulf of Mexico, with a specific focus on the waters off of eastern Louisiana.$259,995, Federal Criminal Case

MARYLANDGunpowder Valley Conservancy, Inc.Middle River and Tidal Gunpowder Preservation Project (MD)Conduct a behavior change campaign to motivate residents to take restoration actions identified in the Middle River and Tidal Gunpowder Small Watershed Action Plan.$89,105, Federal Criminal Case

Oyster Recovery Partnership, Inc. dba Oyster Recovery PartnershipHarris Creek Oyster Bed Restoration (MD)Conduct large-scale oyster restoration in Harris Creek and develop a modeling tool to estimate the value of oyster reefs as an effective water quality best management practice.$150,000, Federal Criminal Case

Trout Unlimited, Inc.Deer Creek Stream Bank Stabilization and Wetland Restoration (MD)Implement eight stream and wetland restoration practices in the Deer Creek watershed. The project will leverage Farm Bill funding and benefit sensitive species, including Eastern brook trout.$110,000, Federal Criminal Case

Western Maryland Resource Conservation and Development CouncilMetz-Brawner Stream Bank Stabilization (MD)Restore water quality and aquatic habitat in a 1,000-foot reach of the Savage River, an important fishery and a critical Eastern brook trout resource in Maryland.$55,895, Federal Criminal Case

MONTANANorthwest Pipe Fittings, Inc.Culverts in the Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge (MT)Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge Restoration project, part of the Kerr Mitigation.$5,405, Mitigation

TNT ExcavatingBenton Lake National Wildlife Refuge (MT)Work on the McGregor Meadows WPA Restoration Project.$277,185, Mitigation

WestWater ConsultantsBenton Lake National Wildlife Refuge (MT)Work on the Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge Restoration Project. Part of the Kerr Mitigation.$71,985, Mitigation

NATIONWIDEInternational Union for Conservation of Nature – U.S.Conserving and Recovering Diversity in the Gulf of Mexico (Nationwide)Improve identification of conservation priorities and disaster preparedness through completion of Red List Assessments for Gulf species and spatial modeling capacity development.$225,000, Federal Criminal Case

MDA Geospatial ServicesGeospatial Intelligence Provider – Marine Environmental Satellite Monitoring Pilot Program (Nationwide)Conduct a satellite surveillance program involving the acquisition and analysis of satellite-based ocean imagery for the purposes of detecting illegal vessel-source oil discharges.$1,700,000, Federal Criminal Case

Retail Industry Leaders AssociationRetail Compliance Assistance Center (Nationwide)Create and operate a Retail Compliance Center.$5,000,000, Federal Criminal Case

NEW JERSEYAmerican Littoral SocietyHorseshoe Crab and Shorebird Habitat Restoration (NJ)Provide for a temporary restorative habitat that will support successful nesting and spawning by horseshoe crabs, and utilization of the beaches by migratory shorebirds this year. Project will restore sand to portions of the beaches, maximizing the restoration and placement of sand on the best beaches for horseshoe crabs and shorebirds, in time for the spring spawning and arrival of the stop-over.$198,650, Federal Civil Case

NY/NJ BaykeeperNY/NJ Baykeeper Oyster Restoration Project at NWSE (NJ)Evaluate which of three oyster support structures will provide the highest over-winter survival and growth rates in Sandy Hook Bay. Obtain data on reef biodiversity, water quality, and histopathology.$155,676, Federal Criminal Case

NEW MEXICOThe Nature ConservancySan Juan River Ecosystem Restoration (NM)Monitoring, mechanical removal and herbicide treatment of exotic invasive tree stumps and re-sprouts at six restoration sites.$42,420, Other

NEW YORKBronx River Art Center, Inc.An Innovative Greenroof for the Bronx River Art Center (NY)Stormwater management for the BRAC building through new Greenroof Technology that can harvest nearly 30% of the projected 115,454 gallons of annual rainwater through planted beds.$88,000, State Civil Case

New York City Department of Parks and RecreationHappyland Memorial Garden Expansion (NY)A new greenstreet will prevent stormwater runoff from reaching the Bronx River and provide ecological benefits to a busy corridor.$350,000, State Civil Case

Thousand Islands Land TrustBlind Bay Wetlands Protection Project (NY)Project will acquire a 22.4 acre property to add to the Blind Bay Wetland Complex.$94,250, Mitigation

Thousand Islands Land TrustSt. Lawrence River Tributary Assessment Project (NY)Hire two technicians that will assist with conducting field sampling/research in full collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.$32,974, Mitigation

Town of GreenburghGreenburgh Town Hall Stormwater Retrofits (NY)Project will retrofit an existing the parking lot with pervious pavers, construct a bioretention rain garden and channel to filter stormwater, improving water quality before entering an existing pond.$200,000, State Civil Case

Various RecipientsSt. Lawrence FEMRF Misc. Expenses (NY)Address impacts to fish resources in the Lake Ontario/St. Lawrence River basin.$236,586, Mitigation

Village of BronxvilleGreen/Grey Infrastructure to Retrofit a Parking Lot (NY)Retrofit 1,000 square feet of tree pits and connections of downspouts from buildings. Involves the construction of 3,800 square feet of permeable pavers and 4,900 cubic feet of water storage.$350,000, State Civil Case

Village of ScarsdaleStormwater Runoff Reduction and Water Quality Treatment (NY)Construction of a rain garden and water re-use system at the Public Library to treat 500,000 gallons annually and the installation of catch basin hoods to remove floatables, treating up to two million gallons annually.$188,091, State Civil Case

Village of TuckahoeVillage of Tuckahoe Fisher Avenue Parking Lot (NY)Retrofit existing parking lot to provide water quality treatment. Runoff treatment will remove pollutants using a number of methods including vegetation, fluid dynamics and flow control.$331,180, State Civil Case

OREGONOregon Environmental CouncilClackamas Basin Strategic Pesticide Stewardship Partnership (OR)Identify and assist users of pesticides known to jeopardize salmon survival in the Clackamas River sub-basin in Oregon with the adoption of integrated pest management practices to reduce pesticide runoff. Project will benefit threatened Chinook, coho, and chum salmon.$74,988, Federal Criminal Case

The Freshwater TrustSalmon River Restoration at Miller Road Quarry (OR) – IRestore 2,200 feet of instream and riparian habitat at the site of a former rock quarry in Salmon River, a tributary to the Sandy River in Oregon. Project will benefit Chinook salmon, coho salmon, and winter steelhead.$74,981, Federal Criminal Case

The Nature ConservancyKilchis Tidal Wetland Restoration (OR)Contribute to the revegetation aspect of the Kilchis River restoration project by supporting site preparation activities, purchasing native plant stock and planting.$50,000, Federal Criminal Case

Upper Nehalem Watershed CouncilPebble Creek Salmon Habitat Restoration (OR)Restore native salmon spawning, rearing, and refuge habitat within a 3.7 mile reach of Pebble and West Fork Pebble Creeks, tributaries to the Nehalem River in Oregon. Project will benefit coho salmon, summer Chinook salmon, sea-run cutthroat trout, winter steelhead, and Pacific and brook lamprey.$74,700, Federal Criminal Case

Western Rivers ConservancyMinam River Acquisition Preparation (OR)Perform biological assessment, appraisal, environmental site assessment, timber cruise, and other transaction-related services required for the acquisition of 16,223 acres on the lower Minam River, adjacent to the Wallowa National Forest and the Minam’s confluence with the Wallowa River in Oregon. The acquisition will increase habitat for spring Chinook salmon, summer steelhead, and other native aquatic species.$50,000, Federal Criminal Case

SOUTH DAKOTADucks Unlimited, Inc.Wetland Habitat for Migratory Birds in South Dakota (SD)Ducks Unlimited and partners will construct a private land wetland to benefit migratory birds in South Dakota.$15,600, Federal Criminal Case

TEXASTexas Parks and Wildlife DepartmentSabine Lake Oyster Reef Restoration and Enhancement (TX)Restore approximately 25.8 acres of oyster reefs in Sabine Lake. Project will construct a network of small patch reefs to mimic the nearby natural reefs.$325,000, Federal Criminal Case

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UTAHSWCA Environmental Consulting, Inc.Range-wide Sclerocactus Monitoring in the Uinta Basin (UT)Conduct range-wide demographic and habitat monitoring for the Pariette cactus and the Uinta Basin hookless cactus to statistically quantify habitat conditions and population processes.$59,990, Mitigation

The Nature ConservancyUtah Prairie Dog Conservation Fund (UT)SITLA land transaction for preservation of prairie dog habitat.$999,999, Mitigation

Uinta Basin Hookless Cactus Enhanced Reclamation StudyUinta Basin Hookless Cactus Enhanced Reclamation Study (UT)Quantify characteristics of soils and vegetation suitable for reintroduction and germination of Uinta Basin hookless cactus.$98,999, Mitigation

Utah Division of Wildlife ResourcesFerron Wildlife Habitat Fund (UT)Accomplish range rehabilitation work in the Huntington Canyon area as stipulated in the Stump Flat Pinyon/Juniper Removal Project of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.$14,587, Mitigation

Utah Division of Wildlife ResourcesPrice-San Rafael Wildlife Habitat (UT)Accomplish range rehabilitation work in the Grimes Wash area as stipulated in the Grimes Wash Pinyon/Juniper Removal Project of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.$14,587, Mitigation

Utah Division of Wildlife ResourcesPrice-San Rafael Wildlife Habitat (UT)Accomplish range rehabilitation work in the Huntington Canyon area as stipulated in the Burma Road Pinyon/ Juniper Removal Project of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.$43,863, Mitigation

VIRGINIAVarious RecipientsGreat Dismal Swamp Fund (VA)Assist in repair and rehabilitation of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, which was damaged by the South One Fire.$28,248, Federal Civil Case

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityAssessment of Water Quality Threats to the Roanoke Logperch (VA)Assess the health of darters in the genus Percina to further conservation of the federally listed endangered Roanoke logperch.$11,750, Federal Criminal Case

WASHINGTONColumbia Land TrustWillapa Bay Conservation (WA)Conserve 575 acres of highly threatened coastal wetlands, riparian areas, and mature conifer forest on Willapa Bay in the Columbia River in southwestern Washington. Project will protect habitat for several important species including Marbled Murrelet and ESA listed salmon.$66,075, Federal Criminal Case

Mid-Columbia River National Wildlife Refuge ComplexInvasive Species Control in Shrub-steppe Habitats (WA)Implement a dedicated invasive species control team to address the spread of invasive species in shrub-steppe habitats throughout the Mid-Columbia River NWR Complex.$77,800, Federal Criminal Case

WYOMINGRocky Mountain Bird ObservatorySagebrush Obligate Songbird Conservation in CO and WYPartners will increase science-based sagebrush habitat conservation delivery for migratory birds in Colorado and Wyoming with additional capacity for outreach and on-the-ground habitat enhancement projects.$160,000, Federal Criminal Case

INTERNATIONAL

AMERICAN SAMOAAmerican Samoa Department of Marine and Wildlife ResourcesAmerican Samoa Coral Reef Direct DisbursementsFor the purchasing of equipment to assist with coral reef preservation in American Samoa.$4,369, Federal Criminal Case

INDONESIAYayasan Riak BumiConservation of Wild Orchids and Their Habitat in Kalimantan and SulawesiFor conservation work relating to orchid habitats in Indonesia.$4,500, Federal Criminal Case

MADAGASCARFANAMBYConservation of Precious Hardwoods in MadagascarContribute to the conservation of natural resources and endemic biodiversity of four protected areas through replanting, reforestation, establishment of tree nurseries, and capacity building.$48,000, Federal Criminal Case

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