Increase outreach and technical assistance to private landowners in a ten-county area of south Alabama to protect and improve aquatic habitat for threatened, endangered and at-risk species. Project will work closely with local NRCS offices and engage 120 landowners to develop a management plan that includes best management practices, implement conservation practices, or sign-up for an NRCS program, resulting in 7,500 acres under improved management and 20 stream miles opened.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Southeast Aquatics
Project Title: Engaging Landowners to Improve Habitat for Listed and At-Risk Aquatic Species in South Alabama
Organization:
Alabama Forestry Foundation
Project ID:
1906.20.070686
Description:
Award Amount:
$350000.00
Location:
Barbour, Bullock, Coffee, Conecuh, Covington, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Monroe, Pike counties