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Imperiled species of fish and wildlife in the U.S. will a total of $5.1 million in grants to 11 states through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services competitive State Wildlife Grants program. U.S. Wildlife The grants, which focus on large-scale yielding measurable results, will be matched by more than $3.1 million in non-federal funds from states and their partners for projects that work to conserve and Species of Greatest Conservation Need and their habitats. The projects funded by these grants target some of the most imperiled species and habitats in the United States, said Service Director Dan Ashe. These projects are receiving funding because they are tied to well-thought-out conservation plans that identify the areas where we can make the biggest difference for imperiled species. The State Wildlife Grant funds will benefit a variety of species and habitats: In North Carolina and South Carolina, partners work will help inform decision-making and for the robust redhorse and up to 52 additional fishes, mussels and crayfish. In Minnesota, State Wildlife Grant funds will support conservation actions to benefit the imperiled wood turtle, the rare smooth softshell turtle, the Blandings turtle and other turtle species of greatest conservation need. The funding also will be used by Iowa, Missouri and Illinois to conserve and improve habitat for a range other bird and species. | 
