The Fish and Boat Commission announced it will accept applications for State Wildlife Grant Program until May 5.

The projects, funded through the grant program, will address high-priority conservation needs for endangered, threatened and at-risk reptile, amphibian, fish and aquatic invertebrate species across Pennsylvania.

“We look forward to working with our conservation partners across the state to develop the best projects for long-term conservation benefits to the Commonwealth,” said Doug Austen, Executive Director of the Fish and Boat Commission. “This program provides us with a great opportunity to protect these animals, which are important indicators of environmental health.”

The federal dollars for this program are awarded to the Fish and Boat Commission from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service through the State Wildlife Grant Program. Pennsylvania has yet to receive notification of its 2008 apportionment, thus funding of any selected projects will be contingent upon this award.

The Fish and Boat Commission hopes to finalize project selections by mid-July.

To download a State Wildlife Grant Program application package, please visit the State Wildlife Grant Program webpage.

4/4/2008