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NOAA American Rivers Restoration

Deadline: April 1 and November 1, annually

Link: http://www.americanrivers.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AMR_content_63c9

Awards are typically $5,000-25,000 for projects that improve fish passage. And new for the Spring of 2005, limited funding will be available to the Northwest with an emphasis on projects in the interior of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. (Northeast- ME, VT, NH, MA, RI, CT, & NY; Mid- Atlantic- PA, NJ, DE, MD, DC, VA; Northwest- OR, WA, & ID).

Eligible groups will demonstrate how their project: (1) will successfully
restore anadromous fish habitat, access to existing anadromous fish
habitat, or natural riverine functions; (2) is the correct approach, based
on ecological, social, economic, and engineering considerations; (3) will
minimize any identifiable short- or long-term negative impacts to the river
system as a result of the project; (4) has had community involvement in
project decision making and may have community involvement in the
implementation; and (5) will have the potential for public outreach and
education. Successful applicants will be given non-renewable grants to
assist in the technical application of fish passage or dam removal.