Description
The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game is seeking proposals for aquatic resource restoration, enhancement, and/or preservation projects through its In-Lieu Fee Program. Eligible projects include restoration or enhancement of freshwater or tidal wetlands, rivers, or streams, and must provide measurable ecological benefits. The program has approximately $2 million available for funding, with award floors and ceilings ranging from $125,000 to $610,000. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities and towns, academic institutions, certified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, and other public entities.
• Barrier removal, such as dam removal
• Stream daylighting and re-naturalization of channelized streams
• Removal of derelict structures in wetlands
• Removal of fill from wetlands
• Wetland restoration on retired cranberry bogs
• Removing land from agricultural use, with restoration and permanent protection
• Facilitated ecological recovery from legacy impacts in salt marsh (ditch remediation, runneling)