SALEM, Ore — Applications for Oregon Conservation Strategy Implementation Grants will be accepted by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife from February 8, 2011 through March 21, 2011. To be eligible for a grant, proposed projects must focus on actions that benefit species and habitats as outlined in the Oregon Conservation Strategy.

Approximately $800,000 is available through the federal State Wildlife Grants (SWG) program. Individual grants will be awarded in amounts between $10,000 and $100,000. Private non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and state and local agencies may apply. Federal agencies are not eligible as the primary or sole applicant.

Application materials are available on the Conservation Strategy section of the ODFW website. For information on the grant application process, contact Peter Moore, (503) 947-6316, Art Martin, (503) 947-6082, or Karen Buell, (503) 947-6306.

About the Oregon Conservation Strategy

The Oregon Conservation Strategy creates a vision for long-term conservation of Oregon’s native fish and wildlife. It identifies how all Oregonians can become involved through a non-regulatory, proactive, statewide approach to conservation. With ODFW’s leadership, the Conservation Strategy is currently being implemented by a wide range of landowners, agencies, organizations, hunters, anglers and other conservationists. For information on the Oregon Conservation Strategy, visit the ODFW website, www.dfw.state.or.us/conservationstrategy/.

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