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 species. Federal funding available through the National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP) program will be used to support … Read More
October 29, 2024 Annapolis, Maryland – Scott Cuppett, Program Manager at Cornell University’s Water Resources Institute and the Hudson River Estuary Program with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), was awarded the Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership’s (ACFHP) prestigious Mel… Read More
NOAA's Office of Habitat Conservation and Recreational Fishing Initiative are pleased to announce that they are collaborating again this year to offer another informal funding opportunity in FY25 for coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (FHP) projects that support habitat conservation or restoration and engagement with the rec… Read More
May 30, 2024 The Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership is seeking nominations for the 2024 Melissa Laser Fish Habitat Conservation Award, recognizing individuals who have furthered the conservation, protection, restoration, and enhancement of habitat for native Atlantic coastal, estuarine-dependent, and diadromous f… Read More
May 20 - 22, 2024 - This week, the ACFHP team had an incredible meeting in beautiful Virginia Beach! A huge shoutout to our amazing partners at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for hosting us at the stunning Brock Environmental Center. We had several engaging discussions and were inspired by fantastic guest speakers from … Read More
*The below text comes from the U.S. Senate EPW Committee press release and does not belong to the Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership* WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of t… Read More
*The below text comes from the U.S. Senate EPW Committee press release and does not belong to the Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership* CONTACT: Rachel Skaar Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, March 13th, 2024, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee voted to advance the America’s Conservatio… Read More
Arlington, VA – In recognition of the importance of protecting, restoring, and enhancing fish habitats along the Atlantic coast for the sustainability of fisheries, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission announces the release of its newest habitat document: Credit: Onne Vanderwal Fish Habitat of Concern De… Read More
The National Fish Habitat Partnership is seeking candidates to join the Board! Join our efforts to protect, restore, and enhance fish habitat nationwide by submitting your application by January 16, 2024! Read the full announcement here! Share broadly! The National Fish Habitat Partnership Board (Board) is seek… Read More
Beaufort, North Carolina – Andrew Button, the Shellfish Management Division Head of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) was presented the Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership’s (ACFHP) Melissa Laser Fish Habitat Conservation Award on October 16, 2023 at the 81st Annual Atlantic States Marine Fishe… Read More