An Initiative established to conserve fish habitat nationwide through Partnerships.

Washington DC
Joined September 2011
Congratulations to National Fish Habitat Board Member Julie Carter on receiving the 2026 Western Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) President's Award: wafwa.org/2026-wafwa-award-r….
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Thank you to @BassProShops for the shout out and support! #fishabitat
Healthy habitats = better fishing! The Outdoor Fund is proud to support the National Fish Habitat Partnership with a grant made possible by customer round-up donations. In 2026, this grant will fund nine projects in Arkansas, Missouri, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Texas, South Carolina, Wyoming, Arizona, and Tennessee. These projects will create new aquatic habitat and expand fishing access. Thank you to our generous customers for supporting conservation by rounding-up to the Outdoor Fund! Your donations are making a real impact for both fish and anglers.
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𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 🏆 Read full press release: fishwildlife.org/landing/blo…
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The National Fish Habitat Board announced the appointment of two new members during its January Board meeting. #fishhabitat bit.ly/4bfV2Ji
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You may have seen our new look, and just wanted to let you know that 2026 marks the 20th Anniversary of the National Fish Habitat Partnership — two decades of restoring rivers, lakes, & coastal waters across America. Thanks to all who have helped us along the way! #fishhabitat
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Check out our December National Fish Habitat Partnership Newsletter - mailchi.mp/e52a453e8dfc/happ…
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Happy World Wildlife Conservation Day! Did you know that the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act added 9.8 million acres to the National Wildlife Refuge System? Image: President Carter signs the Act into law on 12/02/1980, nlc20655.15
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Check out our November Naitonal Fish Habitat Partnership Newsletter - mailchi.mp/ffb4850f5bdb/nove… #fishhabitat
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The Klamath River is flowing free again. RES and local Indian Tribes are restoring habitat, renewing cultural ties, and leading the largest dam removal in history. 🎥 Watch the film + explore the series: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs…
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Check out our October National Fish Habitat Partnership Newsletter - mailchi.mp/f66313b4575b/octo… #fishhabitat
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Last week, the National Fish Habitat Board submitted a Five-Year Status Report for the National Fish Habitat Partnership to Congress. Check it out on our website. #fishhabitat fishhabitat.org/news/nationa…
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Water willow, maiden cane, American lotus. These native plants keep Georgia’s lakes clean and full of fish. Watch how @GeorgiaWild and partners are restoring lake health in #TomorrowsCatch: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs…
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CONGRATULATIONS to AFWA's very own Ryan Roberts, @FishHabitat Program Manager. He was recognized during yesterdays National Fish Habitat Partnership Board Meeting for his service to Beyond the Pond! Great work!
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Latest #Fisheries: Defining hybridization thresholds for native species conservation in the genomic era; Clarity over complexity: Statistical reporting that resonates; On the importance & practical conservation of nongame fishes (open access), & more: academic.oup.com/fisheries/i…
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“We need to build stronger communities, and stronger policies, to protect our fisheries.” — Gary Whelan, President, AFS Watch his film and explore the full #TomorrowsCatch series now: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs…
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In the latest #Fisheries: Strongholds for Pacific Salmon (open access), Reckoning with Coloniality in Alaska Trawl Fisheries (open access), Growth Patterns of Invasive Silver Carp in the Mississippi, Empowerment as a Goal for College Education, and more: academic.oup.com/fisheries/i…
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Check out our September National Fish Habitat Partnership Newsletter - mailchi.mp/8a714bf69b9d/sept… #fishhabitat
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A dammed river is often a dying river. In Michigan, CRA is removing dams, replanting native trees, and reactivating river access for communities. It’s the beginning of something better—for fish, forests, and future generations. 🎥 Watch the full CRA films:contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs…
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I want to be optimistic...But there are immense challenges —@JeffKopaska, AFS Exec Director. From climate impacts to funding threats, our fisheries are at a crossroads. Jeff shares how we can protect these resources for the future. More at: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs… #TomorrowsCatch
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