National Fish Habitat Assessment

The National Fish Habitat Partnership is a unique aquatic habitat conservation delivery program that has been using a cooperative, non-regulatory, and science-guided approach since 2006 to change the condition of fisheries through 20 Fish Habitat Partnerships across the entire country. This approach was codified by Congress in the America’s Conservation Enhancement Act 2020. To provide … Read more

Where is Demand for Sportfishing Access the Greatest?

In a continuous cycle, people take up fishing while others quit. Simultaneously, people move from place to place, transforming communities in the process. As these changes occur, demand for sportfishing access also shifts across communities. Considering past research shows people frequently quit their preferred recreational activity if access exceeds 30 minutes, these shifts might cause … Read more