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 Sacramento District California In-Lieu Fee Program, administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, offers a compensatory mitigation option for permittees needing to address impacts to aquatic resources as mandated by various environmental protection laws, including the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act, among others. Established in 2014 and approved by a suite of regulatory agencies, the program serves the specific geographic area under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District within California. It features two types of credits: Vernal Pool Credits and Aquatic Resource Credits, catering to impacts on different types of aquatic resources. The program supports projects aimed at establishing, enhancing, restoring, or preserving aquatic resources within designated service areas, utilizing funds from credit sales to finance eligible projects.