Partnership to Support Management of Ranching Operations at Point Reyes National Seashore

The National Park Service intends to award a cooperative agreement to the Marin Resource Conservation District to support the management of ranching operations at Point Reyes National Seashore. The project aims to improve water quality, ecological function, and native species on ranch lands, while also controlling invasive species. The agreement will involve planning, implementation, and monitoring of conservation practices, as well as assistance with National Environmental Policy Act and permitting requirements. The project will also include monitoring of vegetation and rangeland conditions, and residual dry matter. • The project will be conducted over a period of 28 months, from March 15, 2020, to June 30, 2022. • The estimated federal funding for the project is $364,901. • The project will be managed by the Marin Resource Conservation District, with the National Park Service providing technical assistance and oversight. • The project will involve collaboration with other stakeholders, including ranch operators, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.