The Alaska Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program is a voluntary, “direct conservation assistance” program for private landowners: the Service pays up to 50% of project costs and local Service biologists provide assistance ranging from informal advice on the design and location of potential projects to on-the-ground project implementation.
The PWF Program funds a variety of different projects each year. Some of these include the creation of rain gardens in urban areas, restoration of natural streambank habitats on waterfront properties, and creation of habitat for native fish and wildlife on or near school properties.
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Some streambank projects include using natural bioengineering techniques
that provide habitat for juvenile fish (right) |
Who Can Apply: |
Private landowners, including Alaska native organizations, residents, schools, boroughs and municipalities, and non-profit organizations. |
Match: |
Regional goal of 50% cash and/or in-kind is desired. Can match with other (not USFWS funds) federal funds |
Application Period: |
Year-round |
Check out our 
Partners Program factsheet!
Kenai Peninsula Borough river debris removal program
To discuss potential projects in your area of the state, open our “Contact Us” menu to the left and contact Neil Stichert (Juneau), Heather Fuller (Kenai), Mitch Osborne (Fairbanks) or Jeff Heys (Anchorage).
For general inquiries, contact J David Wigglesworth, Acting Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program Coordinator: (907) 271-3764 or david_wigglesworth@fws.gov"
Beyond Alaska: visit the Service's national Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program webpage
