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The Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs

The Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs. Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration. Fisheries were declining. Passed in 1950. Known as the Dingell-Johnson Act. Mirrored the Wildlife Restoration Program. Where does the money come from??. Sport Fish Restoration Program.

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The Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs

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  1. The Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs

  2. Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration • Fisheries were declining • Passed in 1950 • Known as the Dingell-Johnson Act • Mirrored the Wildlife Restoration • Program

  3. Where does the money come from?? Sport Fish Restoration Program Motorboat fuels Fishing equipment Import duties Interest Flashers

  4. Anglers & Boaters Cycle of Sport Fish Program Funding Benefits to users (More fishing & boating) User Payments (import duties, excise tax, motorboat fuels tax) Projects (Restoring sport fish & creating access) Wallop-Breaux Trust Fund State Fishery Agency (research, management, education, access) U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

  5. Sport Fish Restoration in Action • Fisheries Research • Reintroduction of declining sport fish species • Restoration of aquatic habitat • Aquatic education • Construction of boat ramps and fishing piers

  6. How much money does each state get?

  7. + Apportionment Formula (Sport Fish Program) Area (square miles) (40%) License Holders (60%) (Maximum 5% Minimum 1%) Note: Insular areas receive 1/3 of 1%

  8. An effective partnership approach

  9. The Wildlife Restoration Program and the Sport Fish Restoration Program Two of the Most Successful Conservation Programs in the World.

  10. Additional Programs that help Fish, Wildlife and their Habitat

  11. Endangered Species Act of 1973 Funds available for research, protection or management of a State or Federally listed endangered species.

  12. Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act of 1991 Funds used to restore wetlands or to acquire new wetlands.

  13. Clean Vessel Act of 1992 Funding source for pump out and dump stations for the disposal of vessel sewage.

  14. Boating Infrastructure Grant Program • Funding Source: Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 • Funding to construct, renovate, or maintain tie-up facilities for transient, nontrailerable recreational vessels.

  15. State Wildlife Grants (SWG) • Funding to develop and implement conservation programs that benefit wildlife and their habitat, including species not hunted or fished. • Authorizing Legislation: The Department of Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2002 • Requires State to complete a comprehensive species management plan.

  16. Landowner Incentive Program Non-tribal Portion (LIP) • To establish or supplement State landowner incentive • programs that protect and restore habitats on private lands • To protect and restore habitats on private lands • To benefit species at risk on private lands • To provide technical and financial assistance to landowners • for habitat protection and restoration • Authorizing Legislation: The Department of Interior and • Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2002

  17. U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceFederal Assistance Website: WWW.fws.gov Toolkit website: http://training.fws.gov/fedaid/toolkit/toolkit.pdf

  18. US Virgin Islands Federal Assistance Contact Dr. Barbara Kojis, Director Federal Assistance Coordinator USVI Div. of Fish and Wildlife 340/775-6762 bkijis@vitelcom.net

  19. Grant Process How to submit your proposals

  20. Grant Proposal Package >> Shows the need ..... >> Describes the work... Form SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) -Title -Time -Money -Etc. Assurances & Compliance Documents (NEPA, Endangered Species, etc.) + Plus Project Statements Project 1 Need Objective Results Benefits Approach Cost Location Project2 Need Objective Results Benefits Approach Cost Location Project 3 Need Objective Results Benefits Approach Cost Location

  21. Begin & End Dates Funding Sources State/Fed Share Grant Agreement Package -- documents terms & conditions of the grant -- obligates the Federal share of funding -- provides information needed to monitor funds Supporting Documents Schedule of Funded Projects Grant Agreement FAIMS Form 3-1552

  22. Forms and application information • Toolkit on the Internet http://training.fws.gov/fedaid/toolkit/toolkit.pdf http://training.fws.gov/fedaid/ • About Internet links • Toolkit Installation • Local PC (full or files on CD-ROM) • Network • Internet Only • Searching Toolkit Documents • Local PC • Internet

  23. Federal Assistance Toolkit Homepage

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