Reed Canary Grass Management

The National Park Service intends to award a single-source justified cooperative agreement for the project "Reed Canary Grass Management" to Colorado State University. The project aims to manage an invasive exotic species, Reed Canary Grass, in Rocky Mountain National Park. The goal is to have students collaborate with park staff to collect information and data on species distributions, vegetation health, and exotic history to support the management of the species. The project will help the park understand better treatment of the species, ultimately leading to the restoration of wildlife habitat. The project will involve identifying and mapping Reed Canary Grass populations, conducting field measurements, and analyzing data. • The project will promote beaver, wildlife, bird, and fish habitat restoration. • The project will provide opportunities for students to learn about the environment and gain hands-on experience. • The project will support the National Park Service's mission to conserve and protect natural resources. • The project will involve substantial involvement from the National Park Service during the period of performance.