Contacting the Program:
Chief: Robert Bryant
e-mail: FederalAid@fws.gov or MidwestNews@fws.gov
BHW Federal Building
1 Federal Drive
Ft. Snelling, MN 55111-4056
Phone: 612-713-5130
Fax: 612-713-5290
TTY: 1-800-877-8339 (Federal Relay)
Minnesota
Where the money comes from
Federal excise taxes paid by hunters, anglers, and boaters on hunting and fishing equipment, a portion of the federal fuel tax, and import duties on fishing tackle and pleasure boats.
What the money can be used for
Fish and wildlife research, habitat enhancement, technical assistance to private landowners, environmental review of public projects, land acquisition, operation and maintenance of areas and facilities, boating and angler access improvements, comprehensive planning for fish and wildlife resources, and hunter and aquatic education.
Below please find current available funds for the State of Minnesota by activity for Federal Fiscal Year 2007
| Grant Program | FY 2008 Total |
|---|---|
Aquatic Education |
2,238,193 |
| Sport Fish Restoration | 10,961,969 |
| Boating Access | 5,128,380 |
| Hunter Education - Sect. 4c | 1,340,231 |
| Wildlife Restoration | 7,895,949 |
| Hunter Education - Sect. 10 Enhanced | 199,722 |
| State Wildlife Grants - Apportioned | 1,219,285 |
| Endangered Species Grants | 40,412 |
| Landowner Incentive Program - Tier I | 0 |
| Landowner Incentive Program - Tier II | 328,240 |
| Clean Vessel Act | 21,400 |
| National Coastal Wetlands Grants | 0 |
| Boating Infrastructure Grant Program | 200,000 |
Total |
$ 29,573,781 |
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Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Region 3: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service E-Mail: r3fedaid@fws.gov Phone: 612/713-5130 |
