Fish and Wildlife Service

Description

Joint Ventures are public/private partnerships, guided by a Management Board of public/private representatives and use a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approved Implementation Plan that establishes conservation goals, priorities, and strategies for migratory bird conservation. This project will provide funding to support program accomplishment tracking. Authorization: Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 742a-754; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958, 16 U.S.C.661-667(e); Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C, 2901-2911; and Migratory Bird Treaty Act, (16U.S.C. 709a).

Who can apply

• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)

Contact

Ruth Ostroff, Central Valley Joint Venture Assist. Coordinator, (916) 414-6460<br/>Ruth_Ostroff@fws.gov<br/>
Ruth_Ostroff@fws.gov