Description
The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) is providing funding for land acquisition and construction projects that support the NERRS mission. Eligible applicants are NERRS lead state agencies or universities designated to receive NERRS operations funding. The program aims to strengthen protection of key land and water areas, enhance long-term protection of Reserve areas for research and education, and provide for facility and exhibit construction activities that meet sustainable design standards.
Some key points about the job and scope of work include:
* Priority will be given to projects that support the protection and operation of a reserve and increase a reserve’s natural or built infrastructure’s resiliency and sustainability in the face of climate change effects.
* Eligible projects include land acquisition, construction, planning and design, and facility infrastructure.
* The program encourages applicants to support the principles of diversity and inclusion when writing their proposals and performing their work.