Federal NRDAR Projects
The Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) Program is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) program that restores natural
resources damaged by hazardous substance releases or spills. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is one of these agencies that acts as a
trustee for natural resources in NRDAR claims. The USFWS is responsible for managing national wildlife refuges, endangered species, migratory
birds, and other natural resources.
The NRDAR process begins when the USFWS is notified of a release, and then environmental response and restoration specialists collect data to
assess the damage. This information is used to determine the extent of the damage, identify injured natural resources, and plan restoration activities.
A NRDAR project involves the effort of trustees. Trustees are federal, state, and tribal agencies that act on behalf of the public to protect natural
resources that have been damaged by oil spills or hazardous substance releases. The overarching goal of the program is to restore natural resources
that have been impacted by spills or hazardous waste sites, which can include fisheries, wildlife, habitats, and human (including recreational) uses.
Due to administrative requirements, NRDAR projects are typically only implemented at Remedial (NPL) Section sites.
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More information on the NRDAR Program can be found on their website.