This is the only program currently used in this line item. It is used to improve fisheries access, enhance motorboat access and facilities, improve fish hatcheries, and enhance fish habitat. The Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission (URMCC) has committed funds to DWR for ongoing coverage of additional costs associated with the additional fish production from these state-of-the-art facilities.
During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $3,628,800 from all sources for Fisheries. This is a 49.2 percent increase from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources. The total includes $649,400 from the General/Education Funds, a change of 0 percent from revised Fiscal Year 2015 estimates.
COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.