OpportunityTitle: BLM-[WO], Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Support
Description: Collaboratively develop and deploy invasive species outreach materials targeted to anglers, hunters, and boaters, to prevent the spread and impact of invasive plants and animals in the western United States through advertisements in state game and boating regulation booklets and sportsmen magazines and the production of invasive species awareness materials to be used at public launches, using the industry and government standard of Clean Drain Dry &#226;&#191;&#162; Develop on-the-ground cold-water fisheries habitat restoration projects for native trout and other species &#226;&#191;&#162; Develop on-the-ground cold-water fisheries habitat restoration projects which will also support riparian restoration in Greater Sage-Grouse priority habitats &#226;&#191;&#162; Provide technical support for aquatic resource assessments during land use planning, utilizing existing landscape or regional assessments such as the Conservation Success Index and Native Salmonid Population Viability Analysis. &#226;&#191;&#162; Develop working lands/conservation ranching initiatives which support conservation of native trout fisheries using land management practices which support healthy, balanced ecosystems. &#226;&#191;&#162; Provide professional development and networking opportunities for BLM staff through participation in a national professional society, including participation at regional and national annual meetings.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: briley@blm.gov
GrantorContactText: Grants Management Specialist Brandon Riley (202) 912-7540&lt;br/&gt;briley@blm.gov&lt;br/&gt;