Anacostia Anadromous Fish Workgroup

The ad-hoc Anacostia Anadromous Fish Workgroup consists of an interagency team of experts whose mission is to help the AWRC in achieving its long-term goal of restoring the spawning range of anadromous fish, such as herring, to historical limits. Included among the Workgroup's objectives are: 1) establish fish barrier removal/modification priorities and cost estimates for the Anacostia tributary system; 2) provide a starting point for the ultimate creation of an annually funded anadromous fish monitoring program; 3) identify opportunities for greater citizen participation in areas such as volunteer monitoring, community outreach, etc.; and 4) identify and recommend potential anadromous fish restoration and management funding options, including public-private partnerships.

The Workgroup typically meets two to three times per year.

For additional information contact John Galli at (202) 962-3348 or e-mail at: jgalli@mwcog.org