2009 Missouri Sport Fishing Restoration Grants

The Sport Fish Restoration Program, which is one of the programs funded and authorized by the Dingell-Johnson/Wallop Breaux Act established in 1950, awards grants that improve recreational boating and fishing opportunities throughout the nation. The funding for these grants comes from a 3% tax on electric motors, a 10% tax on fishing equipment, import duties on fishing tackle as well as pleasure yachts and boats, motorboat and small engine fuel tax and interest earned on the Sport Fish Restoration Trust Fund.

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service is responsible for administering the Sport Fish Restoration Program grants that are awarded to state agencies throughout the nation, such as the Missouri Department of Conservation. In 2009, the Missouri Department of Conservation was awarded 9 grants. These 9 grants were the Fishing and Boating Access Development - Spring Fork Lake Access Project, the Fishing and Boating Access Development - Philips Lake Access Project, the Fishing and Boating Access Development - Pineville Elk River Access Project, the Fish Stocking For Public Fishing and Aquatic Resource Education Project, the Coldwater Hatchery System Renovations in Missouri Project - Shepherd of the Hills State Fish Hatchery, the Coldwater Hatchery System Renovations in Missouri Project - Montauk State Fish Hatchery, the Coldwater Hatchery System Renovations in Missouri Project - Roaring River Fish Hatchery and the Coldwater Fish Hatchery System Renovations in Missouri Project - Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery.

The Fishing and Boating Access Development - Spring Fork Lake Access Project is funded by a $223,161.53 grant and runs from November 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. This grant provides funding for the renovation of an existing boat ramp, upgrading the parking area, installing a floating fishing pier and construction of an ADA approved, single stall privy with connecting walkways to a concrete parking area.

The Fishing and Boating Access Development - Philips Lake Access Project is funded by a $217,709.75 grant and continues from February 17, 2009 through June 30, 2009. This grant provides funds for the construction of an entrance road, parking area, boat ramp, boat dock, floating and covered fishing pier, flush toilets, sidewalks and security courtesy lights.

The Fishing and Boating Access Development - Pineville Elk River Access Project is funded by a $113,875.69 grant and runs from February 223, 22009 through December 31, 2011. This grant provides funds for constructing an entrance road, parking area, ADA standard flush toilets, boat ramp, security lights and a parking area with walkway to the restrooms.

The Fish Stocking for Public Fishing and Aquatic Resource Education Project is funded by a $1,402,446.75 grant and extends from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. This grant provides funds for stocking fish in thirteen public lakes throughout Missouri, for conducting grow-and-take fish stockings in 303 public lakes throughout Missouri, for conducting put-and-take fish stocking in 65 public lakes throughout Missouri and for stocking fish at 80 other water areas.

The Coldwater Hatchery System Renovations in Missouri Project - Shepherd of the Hills State Fish Hatchery is funded by a $97,528.96 grant and runs from February 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010. This grant funds the renovation and improvements of the rainbow trout production facility.

The Coldwater Hatchery System Renovations in Missouri Project - Montauk State Fish Hatchery is funded by a $101,271.35 grant and runs from February 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010. This grant funds the installation of a new emergency generator.

The Coldwater Hatchery System Renovations in Missouri Project - Roaring River Fish Hatchery is funded by a $90,750 grant and runs from April 1, 2009 through December 13, 2010. This grant funds the installation of a new generator.

The Coldwater Hatchery System Renovations in Missouri Project - Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery is funded by a $170,502 grant and runs from March 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010. This grant funds the replacement and upgrades to the existing chilled water system in this fish hatchery's main building.

The Sport Fish Restoration Program, which funds many grants, provides a cycle that begins and ends with the user of the facility where the grant has been awarded. The funds that are spent getting to the water and while on the water often help fund the grant that is awarded to make improvements as deemed necessary. Improvements such as the ones for which these grants have been awarded in the State of Missouri create a safer and more accessible way for boaters and anglers to enjoy the vast bodies of water throughout Missouri. The fund established by the Dingell-Johnson/Wallop Breaux Act enables boaters and anglers to invest in the recreational pastime that they choose each and every time they venture out on the water. Grants awarded by The Sport Fish Restoration Program are calculated using a formula that includes land area, the number of paid license holders as well as minimums and maximum. These grants are disbursed on a reimbursement basis of up to 75% of the cost of the project and up to 100% of the cost of projects for United States territories.