Support & Donations

Each monetary donation is most appreciated. We are constantly searching for new funding sources through private donations, grants, and other events such as our Rod Meseberg Spring Walleye Classic. Many clubs and organizations have also been actively donating. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Bureau of Reclamation have been very active financial contributors. We do need to generate approximately $145,000 each year to achieve our goals. Currently we have 1,390 habitat boxes completed and placed.


Vision Beyond Completion


The habitat committee (CWFAC) has been issued state and federal permits to put up to 620 habitat boxes into the reservoir, each year for 20 years. Every year that this occurs, there will be periodic inspections of the existing habitat, to verify effectiveness and condition. This will be accomplished by the use of an underwater camera system.

Project Objective

Increase prey fish species survival by providing cover from predatory fish species



How To Donate
Mail Checks to Central Washington Fish Advisory Committee
8198 Hwy 262 SE Othello, WA 99344.
Call 1.800.416.2736
Online Download PDF form all donations are tax deductable.

Habitat Structure & Costs

The CWFAC has started the process with fish habitat restoration at Potholes Reservoir. The cost of development of each of these habitat structures are as follows:

  • 36 2” PVC T’s at .759 each =

    $ 32.80

  • 120’ of 2” SCH 20 PVC at $51.60
    per f100’ =


    $ 77.80

  • 1/2 can PVC Cement(32oz) =

    $ 5.25

  • 275-11” Zip Ties at .15 =

    $ 50.00

  • 160 Feet of Baracade Fence
    at $21.95/100’ =


    $ 42.50

  • Labor - 1 person - 6 hours =

    $ 00.00

  • Subtotal

    $ 208.35

  • Wa State Sales Tax

    $ 16.46

  • TOTAL

    $ 224.81
  • The above costs represents just one (1) habitat structure.