The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) focuses on the conservation and restoration of the nation’s fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats. It aims to address critical ecological challenges by fostering partnerships that advance conservation outcomes. NFWF's mission encompasses a commitment to protect and enhance the resilience of natural habitats and communities against environmental threats through strategic conservation efforts.
The grant focuses on the restoration and preservation of the Klamath River Basin, a crucial ecosystem of national and regional significance designated as a “Treasured Landscape” by the U.S. Department of the Interior. It aims to support efforts in maintaining the biodiversity and ecological health of the region, which includes a vast range of habitats such as river, riparian, lake, and wetland areas. These efforts are particularly focused on the conservation of culturally and economically significant fish populations and the overall biological diversity of the area, which is pivotal for the Pacific Flyway, supporting a large percentage of migrating waterfowl.