Rules for wildlife and fish restoration grants get their first update in decades

The US Fish and Wildlife Service is updating the rules for federal grants that fund wildlife and sport fish restoration. This means state agencies and other grant recipients will have clearer, more consistent guidelines for how they spend these federal funds.

These grants fund everything from habitat restoration to hunter education across the country. The rules for these programs have not been significantly updated in decades, leading to confusion and inconsistent application. This change means that the agencies receiving these funds will have a single, clear set of administrative requirements, which should make it easier to manage projects and ensure compliance.