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This project statement is ment to be used as a training aid. While some of the information provided in the project statement is based upon factual data, the entire project statement is not ment to represent an actual project statement drafted by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. |
KY – Sport Fish Stocking and Fish Hatchery Operations/Maintenance
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Need
There is a need to maintain and enhance existing sport fish populations, in order to ensure species continued viability, as well as meeting angler catch rates that are acceptable to the public. In 2011, data from the National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation indicated over 554,000 anglers fished in Kentucky for a total of 10.2 million angler-days. These anglers expended over $807 million in trip and equipment-related expenditures.
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The purpose of this grant is to enhance recreational sport fish populations and provide increased recreational fishing opportunities throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Objectives
The objectives of this grant are to:
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(2) Operate and maintain two (2) facilities by December 31, 2016.
Results and Benefits Expected
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This grant will also benefit local economies as anglers are willing to travel considerable distances to enjoy their fishing experiences. Local economies will derive benefits from increased sales of gasoline, food, supplies, lodging, and fishing equipment. Society will benefit from a healthy environment and increased outdoor recreation participation.
Approach
Objective 1 – Stock 3.2 million fish by December 31, 2016.
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TRACS Activity Tag 2 (optional): Put-grow-and-take
Objective 2 – Operate and maintain two facilities by December 31, 2016.
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TRACS Activity Tag 2 (optional): Recreational purposes
Useful Life/Equipment
The useful life of the new well pump at Minor Clark Fish Hatchery is expected to be 15 years. The useful life of the new roof at the Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery office building is expected to be 20 years. The useful life of the new roof at the Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery residence house is expected to be 20 years.
Geographic Location
The locations of KDFWR’s two state-owned hatcheries are listed below.
Fish Hatchery | County | Latitude | Longitude |
Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery | Franklin | 38.318528 | -84.819745 |
Minor Clark Fish Hatchery | Rowan | 38.120222 | -83.538601 |
Principal Investigator(s), for Research Projects
Not applicable.
Program Income
None.
Budget Narrative
Federal Share: $ 1,617,285 (75%) - Sport Fish Restoration subprogram (9514)
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Conflict of Interest Statement: KDFWR, at the time of this application, is not aware of any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may arise during the life of this award which may affect the KDFWR, its employees, or its subrecipients. Should an actual or potential conflict of interest arise during the period of performance, then KDFWR will notify the WSFR Regional Office.
Multipurpose Projects
Not applicable.
Relationship with other Grants
None.
Timeline
Period of performance is January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016.
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- Continue grow-out phase of target species.
- Maintain hatchery grounds, facilities, and equipment.
- Monitor hatchery production for survival, growth, and disease issues.
- Stock musky, largemouth bass, and rainbow trout at target locations.
- Winterize hatchery grounds, facilities, and equipment.
- Draft stocking summary/accomplishment reports.
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General
NOTE: 50 CFR 80.82 (c) requires that a project statement must include information pertaining to 13 data elements. Element 13 requires that information be included in the project statement that (a) shows that the proposed activities are eligible for funding and substantial in character and design and (b) enables the Service to comply with applicable requirements under NEPA, ESA, and NHPA, and other laws, regulations, and policies. If information is not provided in the project statement, please attach additional documentation regarding NEPA, ESA, and NHPA compliance.
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