Description
The National Park Service intends to award a single-source justified cooperative agreement to provide outdoor recreation opportunities for veterans and Native American youth. The project involves habitat restoration, invasive non-native plant inventory, mapping, and management, and native plant restoration at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument. The recipient will provide a crew of 5 people for 4, 8-day hitches and 1, 8-day hitch, and will be responsible for performing project tasks, providing equipment and supplies, and ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment. The project aims to connect veterans and Native American youth to their national parks, increase wildlife-dependent recreation opportunities, and provide hands-on experience in natural resource projects.
Key aspects of the project include:
• Habitat restoration and invasive non-native plant management
• Native plant restoration and outdoor living and recreation
• Providing equipment and supplies, including chainsaws, axes, and herbicide sprayers
• Ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment
• Providing emergency resources, including a pesticide spill kit and first aid kit
• Implementing chemical and mechanical invasive plant control techniques
• Providing a program coordinator to serve as a liaison between the NPS and the recipient