March 22, 2022 In order to respond promptly to funding opportunities from various sources, the Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (ACFHP or Partnership) is soliciting applications for habitat conservation projects in need of funding that align with ACFHP’s objectives and priority habitats. The Request for Propo… Read More
March 8, 2022 Arlington, VA – After multiple postponements of the 2020 and 2021 Melissa Laser Fish Habitat Conservation Award presentations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (ACFHP) was pleased to present Andrew Goode of the Atlantic Salmon Federation and Wenley Ferguson of Sa… Read More
December 17, 2021 The Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (ACFHP or Partnership) is excited to welcome National Audubon Society (Audubon) to the Partnership. Audubon works at local, regional, and federal levels to conserve birds and their habitats, and connect people to nature. Within the ACFHP boundaries Audub… Read More
November 16, 2021 The Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (ACFHP) is requesting project applications for funding to restore and conserve habitat necessary to support coastal, estuarine dependent, and diadromous fish species. Federal funding available through the National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP) program wil… Read More
July 28, 2021 The Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (ACFHP or Partnership) is excited to welcome Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) to the Partnership, and to become an Affiliate Member of RAE. RAE is dedicated to the protection and restoration of bays and estuaries as essential resources for our nation. RAE… Read More
June 29, 2021 ACFHP is excited to announce that the following three projects will be receiving National Fish Habitat Action Plan funding for the 2021 fiscal year, based on our recommendations to the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Living with Water – USS Battleship North Carolina Habitat Restoration, Cape Fear River,… Read More
May 21, 2021 The Melissa Laser Fish Habitat Conservation Award is bestowed by the Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership upon individuals deemed to further the conservation, protection, restoration, and enhancement of habitat for native Atlantic coastal, estuarine-dependent, and diadromous fishes in a unique or extra… Read More
February 11, 2021 Press release from the National Fish Habitat Partnership On February 1, Bass Pro Shops announced a new era in fishing with the introduction of the Johnny Morris Bass Pro Shops US Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships. Noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris had… Read More
February 5, 2021 ACFHP is seeking a development strategy consultant to evaluate ACFHP’s current fundraising capacity and determine next steps for growing the organization’s fundraising capacity. The project goal is to define strategies to increase ACFHP’s financial resources and recommend actions to raise funds th… Read More
September 28, 2020 The Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (ACFHP or Partnership) is excited to welcome Ducks Unlimited to the Partnership. Ducks Unlimited (DU) works both nationally and internationally to conserve aquatic habitat for the benefit of water birds and those who appreciate these resources. Acco… Read More