Ruffed grouse by Timothy Flanigan Habitat for forest birds, brook trout, eastern hellbender and freshwater mussels to be restored with $1.7 million in new grants RGS & AWS note: Below is a news release from NFWF about the Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program. WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 5, 2022) – The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced more than $1.7 million in grants to restore forest and freshwater habitat in central Appalachia, including projects in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. The grants will generate more than $1.9 million in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of more than $3.6 million. ...
