San Joaquin River Conservancy

San Joaquin River Conservancy

The purpose of the SJRC is to create the San Joaquin River Parkway (Parkway) to preserve and enhance the river’s extraordinary biological diversity, protect its valued cultural and natural resources, and provide educational and recreational opportunities for local communities and visitors.

Activities eligible for the Program include: Property acquisition for resources conservation and public access Implementation of habitat enhancement and restoration of public or private lands  All projects must be approved by both the San Joaquin River Conservancy Board and the Wildlife Conservation Board to receive a grant award.

Details

• Agency: Wildlife Conservation Board
• Type: Grant
• Funding Source: State
• Estimated Available Funds: $6,700,000
• Estimated Awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
• Award Amount: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
• Funding Method: Advances & Reimbursement(s)
• Matching Funds: Not Required
• Geography: The San Joaquin River Parkway, which is defined by state law as approximately 5,900 acres on both sides of a twenty-two-mile-long reach of the river between Friant Dam to the east and State Route 99 to the west, in Fresno and Madera Counties. 

Categories

Environment & Water; Parks & Recreation

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government