Aquatic Habitat Grants
No applications are being accepted for 2011 and 2012. Since 2005, Seattle Public Utilities has provided matching grants for individuals or groups to help improve Seattle's aquatic habitat along creeks and shorelines. The program has awarded grants to 19 projects.
For more information, contact:
Kathy Minsch, Aquatic Habitat Grant Program Manager, at kathy.minsch@seattle.gov or (206) 615-1441.
Background
In August 2005, the City of Seattle launched a new grant program for projects benefiting aquatic habitat along Seattle waterways. The goal of the Aquatic Habitat Matching Grant program - part of Mayor Greg Nickels’ Restore Our Waters strategy to restore local waterways - is to provide incentives for individuals or groups to partner with the City to help restore aquatic habitat.
Program Goals
- Protect/improve aquatic habitat along creek, marine, and lake receiving waters from direct impacts of stormwater runoff through the City of Seattle’s drainage system
- Create and fund partnerships between the City and community
- Contribute to regional species recovery and watershed protection and restoration
For information about the program guidelines please see the Detailed Program Guidelines (pdf).
To find out how to develop a project, please see Steps to Develop a Project.
To find out if you are eligible for an Aquatic Habitat Matching Grant please see Eligibility Criteria.