Tuesday August 27, 2024
SeafoodSource —
NOAA Fisheries has recommended USD 45 million (EUR 40 million) in funding for 27 projects dedicated to climate resilience and habitat restoration, including salmon recovery and other fisheries-related initiatives.
Nearly half of the spending will go to federally recognized tribes, while the remaining money will go to underserved communities.
“These projects demonstrate the power of community-driven habitat restoration,” NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Janet Coit said. “Building the capacity of tribes and underserved communities will help ensure that their needs and priorities are at the center of this work happening in their communities.”
Although not all of the 27 projects are connected to commercial fisheries, many will directly help restore or conserve fish populations. Examples among NOAA Fisheries’ recommendations include USD 794,000 (EUR 712,000) for the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission for salmon recovery in the Columbia River estuary, USD 550,000 (EUR 493,000) for the Salmonid Restoration Federation to work with tribes on salmon restoration projects, and USD 656,000 (EUR 588,000) for supporting salmon and other fish in the Skagit River in the state of Washington.