Description
The National Park Service intends to award a cooperative agreement to the California Conservation Corps for the project titled "Youth Historic Preservation Projects at Channel Islands National Park and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area." The project aims to provide job training opportunities and educational experiences for California Conservation Corps members to participate in historic preservation projects at Channel Islands National Park and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The projects include repairing historic structures, pruning historic olive trees, and repairing historic corrals and other features. The recipient will be responsible for recruiting and supervising the youth crew, providing uniforms and personal protective equipment, and ensuring safe working methods. The National Park Service will provide preservation mentors, onsite project managers, and training in historic preservation skills.
• The project will provide valuable training and hands-on experience for youth in historic preservation projects.
• The project will improve the conditions of historic structures and help preserve the resources of the parks for future generations.
• The recipient will be responsible for ensuring safe working methods and behavior of corps members at the project sites.
• The National Park Service will provide transportation to and from the park headquarters for each trip.
• The project will include learning the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation Projects and how these standards are applied in real-world settings.