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EBTJV Contacts for FY26 project applications

STATE CONTACT AGENCY PHONE EMAIL
Maine Merry Gallagher Dept.of Inland Fisheries &Wildlife 207-9414381 merry.gallagher@maine.gov
New Hampshire

John Magee

 Fish and Game Dept. 603-271-2744 john.a.magee@wildlife.nh.gov
Vermont Lee Simard Dept. of Fish and Wildlife 802-622-4017 lee.simard@vermont.gov
Massachusetts Adam Kautza Div.of Fisheries & Wildlife 508-389-6302 adam.kautza@state.ma.us
Connecticut Matthew Goclowski Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection 860.424.3926 Matthew.Goclowski@ct.gov
Rhode Island Corey Pelletier Dept.of Environmental Management 401-789-3094 Corey.Pelletier@dem.ri.gov
New York Fred Henson Dept.of Environmental Conservation 518-402-8901 fghenson@gw.dec.state.ny.us
New Jersey Ross Shramko Dept. of Fish and Wildlife 908.236.2118 ross.shramko@dep.nj.gov
Pennsylvania Jason Detar Fish and Boat Commission 814-359-5118 jdetar@state.pa.us
Maryland Matt Lawrence Dept. of Natural Resources 410-442-2080 james.lawrence@maryland.gov
West Virginia David Thorne Dept. of Natural Resources 304-637-0245 david.w.thorne@wv.gov
Virginia  Brad Fink Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries 540-248-9360 brad.fink@dwr.virginia.gov
North Carolina Jake Rash Wildlife Resources Commission 828-659-3324 jacob.rash@ncwildlife.org
Tennessee Jim Habera Wildlife Resources Agency 423-587-7037 jim.habera@tn.gov
South Carolina Dan Rankin Dept. of Natural Resources 864-6546346 rankind@dnr.sc.gov
Georgia James Miles Dept. of Natural Resources 706-947- 1505 James.Miles@dnr.ga.gov
Ohio Curt Wagner Dept. of Natural Resources curtis.wagner@dnr.ohio.gov 

 

What do we mean by initiating contact? Ideally, you should email or call your representative to ask if they would review your project idea, prior to you writing a full proposal. You should let them know in a nutshell your objectives, project location (GPS coordinates or road intersection is helpful), who you are partnering with, timeline, and what you know about the status of brook trout and other species in that watershed.

 

You will need to request a letter of support from this person in order to attach the letter to your application by the final due date of February 14,2025. This letter will address multiple aspects of the project and applicant’s readiness, including the objectives, location (including if the habitat can or will support brook trout, and if invasive species that could access the project site are considered), whether genetic data have been collected or referenced where appropriate, thoughtfulness of a monitoring plan, and potential for long-term success.

 

Examples of eligible projects include (but are not limited to):

  • restoring aquatic connectivity by removing small dams and replacing undersized culverts;
  • executing strategies that eliminate competition from non-native species (including removal);
  • planting native shrubs and trees in riparian zones to provide shade and stream bank stabilization;
  • adding large woody material to streams to add complexity, improve sediment sorting, and reconnect groundwater;
  • restoring native brook trout to watersheds where it has been extirpated; and
  • implementing watershed conservation practices that reduce sediment and nutrient pollution.

 

Projects are evaluated in context of whether the root causes of brook trout decline have been or will be addressed as a first step, and if available physical and biological data have been considered. Additionally, efforts to maintain or improve public access, educate the public and other stakeholders about the conservation actions, and monitor project outcomes should ideally be included as components of a successful project (but are not eligible as a stand alone project). 

 

Proposals MUST show

  • pertinent sponsor experience and project management 
  • ecological benefits
  • measurable goals and objectives
  • appropriate monitoring and evaluation plan
  • how project will address at least one EBTJV objective; and
  • 1:1 nonfederal match 

 

Coordination with your state representative is meant to help you with ensuring your project is a good fit for EBTJV funding. More details can be seen in the RFP. Past funded projects are highlighted on our website.

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