NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
Bring Back the Natives / More Fish
Project Title: Replacing a Barrier on Big Bonito Creek to Support Apache Trout Recovery (AZ)
Organization:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Arizona Fisheries Resources Office
Project ID:
0901.19.066316
Description:

Replace an existing gabion structure, which no longer functions as a barrier to upstream movement of non-native trout, with a barrier designed for a 50-year performance life. Project will separate Apache Trout recovery populations from managed sportfish downstream and increase the availability of high-quality protected Apache Trout recovery habitat by 31.0 km.

Award Amount:
$83128.19
Location:
Big Bonito Creek, Apache County, Arizona.