SW EPMT Collaborative Restoration Projects for Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pecos NHS

The National Park Service intends to award a cooperative agreement to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for the SW EPMT Collaborative Restoration Projects for Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pecos NHS. The project aims to eliminate invasive plants, prepare sites for effective restoration, collect local native seeds, and propagate those seeds. The recipient will provide a specialist work crew, supplies, and a consultant, while the NPS will provide logistical and planning support, equipment, and technical assistance. The project will support the conservation of natural and cultural resources in the Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pecos NHS. • The project will focus on restoring native vegetation and maintaining the integrity of a significant cultural site. • The recipient will work with the NPS to design and plan restoration, prepare sites, and install plants. • The project will also educate the public, NPS staff, and crews on the importance of restorations and techniques. • The cooperative agreement will be awarded for a period of 5 years, from August 1, 2015, to June 1, 2020. • The estimated total program funding is $30,000.