Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership

10/31/2022

After 8 years as ACFHP Director and Coordinator of the Commission’s Habitat and Artificial Reef Committees, Dr. Lisa Havel is moving on to become Grants Director at the Coastal Bend Bays
and Estuaries Program, a non-profit dedicated to researching, protecting, and restoring the bays and estuaries in the Texas Coastal Bend and part of the EPA’s National Estuary Program. Lisa has left with an impressive list of accomplishments. When she started, ACFHP was just a fledgling program but under her leadership and hard work the Partnership has seen incredible growth and, with increased federal funding, the Partnership has been able to support multiple habitat restoration projects benefiting Atlantic diadromous, estuarine, and coastal fish. Lisa also strongly guided ASMFC's Habitat and Artificial Reef Committees
through the annual publication of Habitat Hotline Atlantic,
and multiple habitat management series and reports focusing on aquaculture, living shorelines, sciaenid fish habitat, habitat bottlenecks,and artificial reef development. We so appreciate all that Lisa has accomplished for ACFHP and ASMFC and
wish her and her family the very best!

10/31/2022

The ASMFC is seeking qualified applicants for the position Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (ACFHP) Director, who is responsible for effectively carrying out a complex array of duties related to fish habitat conservation on the Atlantic coast. The Director supports the ACFHP Steering Committee and its working groups in accomplishing Partnership goals and objectives, based on its strategic plan and the goals of the National Fish Habitat Partnership. The position also provides staff support for the Commission’s Habitat Program. For more information, visit -http://www.asmfc.org/.../JobAnnou.../22-020ACFHPDirector.pdf

10/13/2022

ACFHP Announces FY2024 Funding Available for Habitat Conservation Projects – Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership

ACFHP is currently accepting applications for FY2024 funding to conserve Atlantic coast fish habitat through the National Fish Habitat Partnership. The deadline to apply is January 20, 2023. To learn more, visit: https://www.atlanticfishhabitat.org/acfhp-announces-fy2024-funding-available-for-habitat-conservation-projects/ (atlanticfishhabitat.org).

ACFHP Announces FY2024 Funding Available for Habitat Conservation Projects October 13, 2022 The Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (ACFHP) is requesting project applications for funding to restore and conserve habitat necessary to support coastal, estuarine dependent, and diadromous fish spec...

07/19/2022

Could Mangroves Help Save the World? | BBC Earth

Mangroves are a priority habitat in ACFHP’s South Florida subregion. To learn about some of the work being done around the world to restore them and reap their benefits, visit: https://www.bbcearth.com/news/could-mangroves-help-save-the-world

Meet the forest defence with an otherworldly appearance.

06/29/2022

Meetings – Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership

The ACFHP Steering Committee meeting will be July 20-21 in Arlington, VA. All are welcome to attend! Head to our website for the agenda: https://www.atlanticfishhabitat.org/meetings/

06/17/2022

NOAA has recently announced two funding opportunities to improve fish passage. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/grant/restoring-fish-passage-through-barrier-removal-grants has an August 15, 2022 deadline, and https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/grant/restoring-tribal-priority-fish-passage-through-barrier-removal-grants has an an August 29, 2022 deadline. Clink on the links to learn more!

06/17/2022

In 2021, ACFHP helped fund the Living with Water restoration project in Wilmington, North Carolina through the National Fish Habitat Partnership. Recently, project managers at the USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship created a story map about the project. Check it out here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/5a1169bc127f48e3b94eb52986c9186e

06/07/2022

We are excited to announce five ACFHP projects have been selected for 2022 National Fish Habitat Partnership funding. To learn more, visit: https://www.atlanticfishhabitat.org/five-acfhp-projects-approved-for-2022-nfhp-funding/

05/19/2022

World Fish Migration Day – Connecting fish, rivers and people

World Fish Migration Day is this Saturday, May 21st. There will be over 400 events in 68 countries to celebrate opening up rivers and recovering migratory fish populations. Check out their website to find an event near you:https://worldfishmigrationday.com/

”The more people we can make aware of the huge challenges faced by fish, in order to survive in the modern world, the more opportunities we have to give them a helping hand

05/17/2022

Clams Can Boost Seagrass Restoration: Study | Coastal Review

Our partner, the North Carolina Coastal Federation, recently published an article highlighting new findings that clams can boost seagrass restoration. The study was led by researchers at the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences, and was published in Frontiers in Marine Science. To learn more, visit: https://coastalreview.org/2021/05/clams-can-boost-seagrass-restoration-study/

Seagrasses, a foundation of coastal habitat, are in peril and restoration efforts have a two-thirds failure rate, but a multispecies approach could improve success.

05/13/2022

Fish Passage Restoration under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

USFWS and five other federal agencies will be providing high level overviews of funding opportunities for restoring fish passage in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation titled “BIL-ding Aquatic Connectivity: An Overview of Federal Opportunities to Restore Fish Passage Nationwide Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law” on Thursday, May 26th at noon. For more information, visit:
https://units.fisheries.org/fishpassagejointcommittee?mailpoet_router&endpoint=view_in_browser&action=view&data=WzI2LCJkNDY1MmFlYjMwM2EiLDAsMCwwLDFd

05/12/2022

Scientists estimate that coastal waters will rise as much as 2.1 feet in a little over two decades due to climate change. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is witnessing its impacts in real time. Listen to the latest episode of the "After the Fact" podcast from -Pew-Charitable-Trusts to learn more. https://pew.org/3KHU1u4

05/09/2022

Virginia’s Middle Peninsula Is the Newest NOAA Habitat Focus Area

Virginia’s Middle Peninsula is the newest NOAA Habitat Focus Area, selected because it presents excellent opportunities to restore oyster reefs, fish habitat, and shorelines. This aligns closely with ACFHP’s priority habitats in our Mid-Atlantic subregion, and we look forward to collaborating on projects there in the future. To learn more, visit: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/virginias-middle-peninsula-newest-noaa-habitat-focus-area?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The effort will restore habitat, improve water quality, and boost climate resilience.

05/06/2022

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ACFHP is excited to have published an article in the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's latest Fisheries Focus on our current happenings at the Partnership. Check it out here:http://www.asmfc.org/uploads/file/626c62e3FishFocusMarApril2022.pdf

04/13/2022

ACFHP is proud to announce the release of its recently approved Inclusion and Diversity statement. To learn more, visit: https://www.atlanticfishhabitat.org/acfhp-releases-inclusion-and-diversity-statement/

04/12/2022

The The White House just launched a $1B challenge to support locally-led conservation efforts across . This is part of their commitment to support communities working to protect 30% of our lands and waters by 2030. To read more visit: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/biden-america-the-beautiful-challenge-30x30_n_625432dee4b06c2ea32105ec

04/06/2022

We're currently accepting nominations for the 2022 Melissa Laser Fish Habitat Conservation Award! The deadline to submit a nomination is May 4, 2022. For instructions and to learn about past recipients, visit: https://www.atlanticfishhabitat.org/melissa-laser-fish-habitat-conservation-award/.

04/05/2022

Climate Change Scenario Planning — Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council

The East Coast Climate Change Scenario Planning Initiative is hosting a 2.5 day Scenario Creation Workshop to be held in the Washington, DC metro area June 21-23, 2022. Applications to participate in the workshop will be accepted through April 18th. To learn more and to apply, visit: https://www.mafmc.org/climate-change-scenario-planning

Climate change is a growing threat for marine fisheries worldwide. On the East coast of the United States, some species have already experienced considerable climate-related shifts in distribution, abundance, and/or productivity. These changes have the potential to strain fisheries management and go...

03/28/2022

ACFHP is excited to announce that the National Fish Habitat Partnership is currently accepting applications for the new Bass Pro Shops US Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships grants program through May 16, 2022. To learn more, visit: https://www.atlanticfishhabitat.org/nfhp-bass-pro-shops-us-open-grant-program-rfp-is-now-open/

03/25/2022

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ACFHP is seeking applications for an undergraduate or graduate student intern for the summer of 2022. The deadline to apply is April 22, 2022. To view the job posting, visit:http://www.asmfc.org/files/JobAnnouncements/22-008_ACFHP%20SummerInternship2022.pdf

03/23/2022

ACFHP Launches General Request for Habitat Conservation Proposals – Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership

In order to respond promptly to funding opportunities from various sources, ACFHP is soliciting applications for habitat conservation projects in need of funding that align with ACFHP’s objectives and priority habitats. To learn more, visit: https://www.atlanticfishhabitat.org/acfhp-launches-general-request-for-habitat-conservation-proposals/

ACFHP Launches General Request for Habitat Conservation Proposals March 22, 2022 In order to respond promptly to funding opportunities from various sources, the Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (ACFHP or Partnership) is soliciting applications for habitat conservation projects in need of fu...

03/22/2022

Funding Opportunities – Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership

NFWF has multiple funding opportunities open in the ACFHP region. Check them out on our website under ‘other opportunities’: https://www.atlanticfishhabitat.org/funding-opportunities/

Funding Opportunities ACFHP Opportunities In order to respond promptly to funding opportunities from various sources, ACFHP is soliciting applications for habitat conservation projects in need of funding that align with ACFHP’s objectives and priority habitats. The Request for Proposals is not lin...

03/08/2022

Andrew Goode of the Atlantic Salmon Federation and Wenley Ferguson of Save the Bay – Narragansett Bay received the 2020 and 2021 Melissa Laser Fish Habitat Conservation Awards, respectively. To learn more, visit: https://www.atlanticfishhabitat.org/andrew-goode-and-wenley-ferguson-receive-the-2020-and-2021-melissa-laser-fish-habitat-conservation-awards/

Congratulations Andrew and Wenley!

02/24/2022

RAE 2022 || New Orleans, Louisiana || 4-8 December 2022

Restore America's Estuaries (RAE) will host the 2022 Coastal and Estuarine Summit from December 4-8, 2022 in New Orleans, LA. The summit will bring together the coastal restoration and management communities to explore issues, solutions, and lessons learned across the country. RAE is currently requesting proposals for presentations, individual sessions, and posters--Due April 8th. Find more information here: https://raesummit2022.estuaries.org/

Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) proudly presents the 2022 Coastal & Estuarine Summit with support from Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL). In its 11th year, the 2022 Summit will bring together the coastal restoration and management communities to explore issues, solutions, and lessons...

02/23/2022

Free Rivers: The State of Dam Removal in the U.S. - American Rivers

🎉 GREAT NEWS🎉 57 dams were removed in the United States in 2021! Learn how river restoration benefits communities americanrivers.org/DamReport American Rivers

Removing dams has tremendous benefits for river health, public safety and climate resilience, according to “Free Rivers: The State of Dam Removal in the U.S.,” a report released today by American Rivers.

02/22/2022

Project Endorsement – Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership

Virginia Sea Grant is currently seeking statements of interest for their collaborative research challenge: rural coastal adaptation & resilience funding opportunity. Visit https://wateradaptationeconomy.org/1m-collaborative-research-challenge/ for more information. Want a letter of endorsement from ACFHP? Visit https://www.atlanticfishhabitat.org/project-endorsement/ to learn more.

Project Endorsement Do you have a project that can use a boost? ACFHP accepts applications for project endorsement year-round. This is a great opportunity to gain support for your project when ACFHP’s funding or other resources are limited. The Partnership can endorse the project at any stage – ...

02/17/2022

Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund 2022 Request for Proposals

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is currently accepting proposals to conserve, restore, and connect people with fish and wildlife habitat in the Delaware River watershed. The deadline to apply is March 31st, 2022. For more information, visit: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/delaware-river-program/delaware-watershed-conservation-fund-2022-request-proposals

Full Proposal Due Date: Thursday, March 31st 2022 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time

02/02/2022

The ACFHP Steering Committee will be meeting virtually on March 3rd from 9 – 12. As always, this meeting and celebration for the 2020 and 2021 Melissa Laser Fish Habitat Conservation Award recipients is open to the public. To view the agenda, which includes webinar info, visit: https://www.atlanticfishhabitat.org/meetings/

01/13/2022

10 Ocean Issues You’ll Be Hearing About in 2022

https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/10-ocean-issues-you-ll-be-hearing-about-2022

From deep-sea mining to clashes over migrants, it’s shaping up to be a year of blue issues

12/22/2021

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Interested in learning more about climate change and coastal habitat resiliency? Well, the 2021 Issue of Habitat Hotline Atlantic has what you are looking for; check it out athttp://www.asmfc.org/uploads/file/61c33c9aHabitatHotlineAtlantic_2021.pdf

12/20/2021

12/13/2021

Study Assesses Vulnerability of Coastal Habitats to Climate Change in the Northeast United States

ACFHP priority habitats such as salt marshes, shellfish beds, and SAV are among the most vulnerable habitats according to NOAA Fisheries’ new climate vulnerability assessment for habitats. To learn more, visit: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/study-assesses-vulnerability-coastal-habitats-climate-change-northeast-united-states?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Salt marshes, shellfish reefs, deep-sea corals, seagrasses, kelp, and intertidal habitats are among the most vulnerable habitats.

12/10/2021

Increasing Recreational Fisheries Engagement through the Fish Habitat Partnerships (FY22) Call for Proposals – Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership

The NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation and the Recreational Fisheries Initiative are seeking to identify and support projects within coastal Fish Habitat Partnerships (FHPs) that protect or restore habitat and engage recreational fishing partners. The deadline to share a proposal with ACFHP is January 18th. To learn more, visit: https://www.atlanticfishhabitat.org/increasing-recreational-fisheries-engagement-through-the-fish-habitat-partnerships-fy22-call-for-proposals/.

Increasing Recreational Fisheries Engagement through the Fish Habitat Partnerships (FY22) Call for Proposals The NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation and the Recreational Fisheries Initiative are seeking to identify and support projects within coastal Fish Habitat Partnerships (FHPs), inclu...

12/01/2021

Anglers, Bass Pro Shops, and Toyota Contribute Nearly $1.6 Million to NFHP Conservation Projects | National Fish Habitat Partnership

Nearly $1.6 million was donated by anglers, Bass Pro Shops, and TOYOTA to National Fish Habitat Partnership conservation projects that benefit fish habitat around the country! https://www.fishhabitat.org/news/anglers-bass-pro-shops-and-toyota-contribute-nearly-1.6-million-to-nfhp-con

The mission of the National Fish Habitat Action Plan is to protect, restore and enhance the nation's fish and aquatic communities through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation and improve the quality of life for the American people.

11/22/2021

Emergency Coastal Resilience Fund

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has released the Emergency Coastal Resilience Fund 2021 Request for Proposals. This funding comes directly from the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act, to support projects that increase the resilience of wildlife habitat and coastal communities impacted by hurricanes and wildfires in 2020 and 2021. Find more information here: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/emergency-coastal-resilience-fund

The Emergency Coastal Resilience Fund was established to increase the resilience of coastal communities located within federally declared disaster areas impacted by hurricanes and wildfires. The fund supports conservation projects that strengthen natural systems at a scale that will protect coastal....

11/18/2021

FY2023 Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership Funding Cycle – Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership

ACFHP is currently accepting proposals for FY2023 National Fish Habitat Partnership program funding. The deadline to apply is 5:00 pm Eastern on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. For more information, visit: https://www.atlanticfishhabitat.org/fy2023-atlantic-coastal-fish-habitat-partnership-funding-cycle/

FY2023 Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership Funding Cycle The Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (ACFHP) is requesting project applications to restore and conserve habitat necessary to support coastal, estuarine-dependent, and diadromous fish species along the U.S. Atlantic Coast. Federa...

11/09/2021

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Restore America's Estuaries has released an updated Economic Value of Estuaries in America report. This report builds on RAE's previous report: The Economic and Market Value of America's Coasts and Estuaries: What's at Stake? The report also uses case studies to assess the coastal resilience benefits of natural coastal infrastructure and coastal blue carbon storage in mitigating the impacts of climate change. Read the report here:https://estuaries.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021-Report.pdf

10/26/2021

Ambrose Jearld, Jr.: Researcher, Educator, Mentor and Advocate for Diversity and Inclusion

On November 12th the ACFHP Steering Committee will be joined by Dr. Ambrose Jearld who will give a presentation on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in marine science.
Learn more about Dr. Jearld here: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/ambrose-jearld-jr-researcher-educator-mentor-and-advocate-diversity-and-inclusion
Find additional meeting information here:https://www.atlanticfishhabitat.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ACFHP-November-2021-Meeting-Agenda.pdf

In celebration of our 150th anniversary, we are highlighting people who helped build the foundation of fisheries and marine science. Meet Ambrose Jearld Jr., scientist and advocate for diversity and inclusion within NOAA and the scientific community.

10/07/2021

National Fish Habitat Partnership’s 2021 Waters to Watch Projects Feature Coastal Habitats

National Fish Habitat Partnership’s 2021 Waters to Watch Projects Feature Coastal Habitats:
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/national-fish-habitat-partnerships-2021-waters-watch-projects-feature-coastal-habitats

A highlight of five of the National Fish Habitat Partnership's 2021 Waters to Watch projects that take place in coastal, estuarine, and marine habitats where NOAA works.

10/06/2021

Applications Open for 2022 Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants

Applications are open for the 2022 Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants! The deadline to apply for funding is Nov. 15, 2021.
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2021/10/01/applications-open-for-2022-keep-maryland-beautiful-grants/

Applications Open for 2022 Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants October 1, 2021 $320,000 Available for Community Beautification, Greening, and Environmental Initiatives Living Classrooms Foundation was a recipient of a 2021 Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant. Maryland DNR photo Forever Maryland, in partnership...