Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director John Arway Friday announced an invitation for project applications to the State Wildlife Grant Program. These projects will help address conservation needs for a high-priority conservation project for a Pennsylvania endangered mussel, the Eastern Pearlshell.

Project applications are due by July 31. The PFBC anticipates final selection of a project by mid-to-late August.

“We look forward to working with our conservation partners across the state to develop the best project for long-term conservation benefits to the Commonwealth,” Arway said.  “This program provides us with a great opportunity to protect these animals, which are important indicators of environmental health.”

The federal dollars for this program are awarded to the PFBC from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service through the State Wildlife Grants Program.  Awarding funds for any selected projects will be contingent upon availability of funds.

For more information and an application packet, visit the State Wildlife Grants webpage. Projects must address the topic listed the PFBC SWG 2012 priority topics.

6/25/2012