The Department of Commerce and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced more than $106 million in funding for 16 West Coast and Alaska state and Tribal salmon recovery programs.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law supplied $34.4 million in funding, and the Inflation Reduction Act allocated $7.5 million. The funds will be used to support the recovery, conservation and resilience of Pacific salmon and steelhead in Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
“These awards will also provide support to Pacific Coast tribes and Alaska Natives to help sustain their communities and cultural traditions in the face of climate change,” said Janet Coit, assistant administrator for NOAA Fisheries.
