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National Fish Habitat Initiative

Imagine that you have a big fish tank at home with lots of different kinds of fish in it. Now, picture that the government has a similar big fish tank with lots of different fish in it, but these fish live in rivers, lakes and oceans around the country.

The National Fish Habitat Initiative is a program created by the government to make sure that all of those fish in the rivers, lakes and oceans have a healthy place to live. Just like how you need to make sure your fish tank is clean and safe for your fish, the government wants to keep the natural habitats of fish healthy and happy too.

The Initiative works with different groups, like scientists, fishermen, and conservationists to make a plan to improve habitats for fish by planting more plants or fixing water problems. The government also helps local communities to work on projects to help the fish in their area.

Overall, the National Fish Habitat Initiative wants to make sure that all the different kinds of fish in our rivers, lakes, and oceans have a good place to live, grow and thrive.