Summer Conservation Crew for Habitat Restoration

The National Park Service intends to award a single source justified cooperative agreement to the American Conservation Experience for the Summer Conservation Crew for Habitat Restoration project. The project aims to provide rewarding environmental service opportunities for youth and young adults, while helping to restore America's public lands. The crew will work on invasive plant removal at various subunits of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, including Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary, Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial, Dyke Marsh Nature Preserve, and Great Falls National Park. The project will also include monitoring and retreating previously restored areas and identifying and mapping new problem areas. Key aspects of the project include: * Invasive plant removal using mechanical and chemical treatments * Habitat restoration, including preparing sites for planting and establishing native vegetation * Providing opportunities for training in resource conservation and vocational skills * Collaborating with park staff to identify and control invasive plant populations * Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the project