Fisheries Habitat
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Fisheries habitat restoration in the Chesapeake Bay watershed can take many forms, from dam removal far upstream to wetlands creation downstream. In order to determine whether a particular population or species in your sub-watershed would benefit from a fisheries habitat restoration project, it is important to determine what types of habitats the species uses, and whether habitat availability is restricting population size. Types of projects that can help include riparian restoration, streambank stabilization, other stream restoration, fish passage improvement, seagrass plantings, and oyster reef restoration or creation. Feel free to contact Trust staff for technical guidance at 410.974.2941.
The following links provide useful resources:
Stream restoration
Fish passage
Wetlands restoration
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Fish Passage
- Make sure all stakeholders are comfortable with the project before you apply to the program. Do not wait until after grant approval to get community buy-in, as it is difficult to make changes to the project after approval unless required due to engineering concerns.
- Unless you, the applicant, is considered a technical expert, seek technical advice prior to putting a proposal together. Contact the Trust staff for assistance with linking to an appropriate technical lead.
- Fish passage projects are complicated. Make sure all elements (sediment survey, hydrology survey, historical survey, etc.) are completed or in process prior to application.
The following items are NOT eligible for funding:
- Benefits or indirect costs (staff costs for specific project-related tasks may be considered)
- Monitoring supplies and equipment
- Incidentals such as food and t-shirts
- Access projects such as road construction, boat ramps or fishing piers
- Permits
- Endowments, individuals, loans, fundraising, advertising or publications
- Computer equipment
- Research
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