Press Release 1/11/22

LONG BRANCH, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that New Jersey will receive $3,996,614 to restore and conserve sport fish populations and $4,410,062 to restore, conserve, and manage wildlife populations. The funding comes from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) Program. The program supports state and local outdoor recreational opportunities and wildlife and habitat conservation efforts.

“New Jersey’s fish and wildlife habitats are critical to our state’s economy and outdoor recreation,” Pallone said. “The fishing industry was especially hard hit by the pandemic, so I’m pleased to see New Jersey receive this support from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding will go a long way to protecting and sustaining our state’s fishing population and ensuring our state’s natural beauty will continue to attract visitors and residents alike for years to come.”

The WSFR Program is made up of two funding sources: the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, which was reauthorized as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Wildlife Restoration Program.