Maine conservation programs get millions in federal funding for fish and wildlife restoration

MAINE PUBLIC • February 19, 2022

State programs that support fish and wildlife restoration and hunter education are set to receive more than $16 million from the federal government. The money is from the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Nearly $10 million will be dedicated to providing grants to agencies in the state that handle wildlife research, species reintroduction and habitat management and restoration.