Arlington, VA – The Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (ACFHP) this week announced the release of a new interactive ArcGIS StoryMap that showcases its coastwide efforts to conserve, protect, restore, and enhance fish habitats along the US Atlantic coast – from Maine to the Florida Keys. The StoryMap, titled … Read More
Dewey Beach, Delaware – Annie Roddenberry, Aquatic Habitat Conservation and Restoration Biologist with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership’s (ACFHP) prestigious Melissa Laser Fish Habitat Conservation Awa… Read More
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) have announced the availability of funding through the Multistate Conservation Grant (MSCG) Program for projects beginning in 2026. This opportunity will support fish & wildlife restoration, sportfish conservation, and R… Read More
... ... The Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership is seeking nominations for the 2025 Melissa Laser Fish Habitat Conservation Award, recognizing individuals who have furthered the conservation, protection, restoration, and enhancement of habitat for native Atlantic coastal, estuarine-dependent, and diadromous… Read More
The Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (ACFHP) is excited to announce the release of its 2025–2026 Conservation Action Plan, a focused roadmap outlining our fish habitat conservation priorities for the next two years. This plan builds on the foundation of ACFHP’s 2022–2026 Strategic Plan and highlights spec… Read More
(Washington, DC) - Through the National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP) (https://fishhabitat.org), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and partners are providing more than $23.4 million to support 53 on-the-ground fish habitat conservation projects in 29 states. The USFWS is providing $5.9 million this year, wi… Read More
The American Sportfishing Association has recently released a report showcasing the economic power of recreational fishing across the U.S.The new "Sportfishing in America" report reveals the industry continues to grow and now contributes more than $230.5 billion to the U.S. economy each year and support… Read More
... NOAA’s Office of Habitat Conservation and Recreational Fishing Initiative are once again teaming up to offer an informal funding opportunity for FY25! This opportunity supports coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (FHP) projects that focus on habitat conservation or restoration and engagement with the recreational fis… Read More
The Warren Mill Dam was constructed in the early 1900s and is considered a "High Hazard" dam. Credit: GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. Asbury, New Jersey Endorsed by ACFHP in 2025 The Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (ACFHP) works to address the numerous threats impacting Atlantic coastal fish habitats and appl… Read More
... Join us on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 (11:00am - 12:00pm EST), to discuss detailed information on funding for FY2026 coastal habitat conservation projects, including eligible project types, non-federal match requirements, and funding timelines. This session aims to assist potential applicants in understanding the f… Read More