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<a href="mailto:carls@awcnet.org">Carl Schroeder</a>, <a href="mailto:shannonm@awcnet.org">Shannon McClelland</a> | Nov 15, 2019
The Fish Barrier Removal Board (FBRB) is soliciting proposals for grant funding for fish passage projects statewide and in designated priority watersheds.
The Fish Barrier Removal Board (FBRB) is soliciting proposals for grant funding for fish passage projects statewide and in designated priority watersheds. AWC strongly supported creation of the board and has been an active member developing this grant program. It is a key component of our effort to provide funding for cities to address fish blocking culverts.
Please consider whether you have projects that could fit this program, as showing the level of need out there is a critical element to convincing the state to broaden their approach to addressing their own culvert issues and recognize that other barrier owners will need assistance with corrections in order to see successful salmon recovery accomplished.
Funding is intended to leverage fish passage investments that have been made by the Washington Department of Transportation, forest industry, local governments, and other entities by funding barrier corrections near or in coordination with other fish passage investments. Proposals for either planning/design projects or for restoration/construction will be considered.
Visit FBRB for more information about this grant program. Deadline for submittal is January 15, 2020.
Your city may want to review the 2019-2021 work plan from the Washington Department of Transportation to determine whether you have culverts in the same stream systems that WSDOT will be working in to enhance your chances for successful funding and to maximize fish recovery investments.