F25AS00282 National Fish Passage Program FY25

The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) provides technical and financial assistance to partners to remove instream barriers and restore aquatic connectivity, improve community safety, and support local economies. Fish passage projects benefit communities by reducing flood risk, improving recreational opportunities, and improving roads while supporting native fish populations and aquatic ecosystems. NFPP project examples include dam removals, culvert replacements, floodplain restoration, and the installation of fishways. • The program seeks and develops projects collaboratively with partners including but not limited to: State and local agencies, Tribes, Non-governmental Organizations, other Federal agencies, and private landowners. • Eligible projects will provide meaningful benefits for aquatic habitats and infrastructure resiliency. • Projects are based on sound science, advance the Service mission, and promote aquatic connectivity. • The program works on a voluntary basis with Federal, State, local, and Tribal governments, as well as private partners and stakeholders. • The program aims to improve habitat for federal trust species and support infrastructure improvement for communities nationwide.