US: California announces USD 17 million for restoration and salmon recovery

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced USD 17 million (EUR 16 million) in grant funding for habitat restoration across the state, at least USD 8.5 million (EUR 8 million) of which is dedicated to advancing salmon recovery efforts.“Timing is critical to restore and protect California’s biodiversity, and we’re seizing this moment to support a diverse array of projects that will benefit fish, wildlife, lands, and watersheds across the state,” CDFW Director Charlton Bonham said in a statement. “By collaborating with these important conservation partners, advancing Tribally led restoration, and by staying focused on protecting ecosystems with the greatest need, we’ll ensure these funds will help support vulnerable species and communities across California.”Funding was provided by the 2022 Nature Based Solutions (NBS) Initiative and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds, the CDFW’s Cannabis Program, and Proposition 68. In 2022, California announced USD 200 million ...