Natural Resource Conservation Projects for Youth Engagement and Development within the Pacific Island Network Parks

The National Park Service intends to award a task agreement under a previously competed or single source justified master cooperative agreement for the project titled "Natural Resource Conservation Projects for Youth Engagement and Development within the Pacific Island Network Parks." The project aims to engage 12 youth interns in conservation activities, including cyclic maintenance and resource management, at five Pacific Island national parks. The interns will gain skills in fence maintenance, invasive plant control, terrestrial or marine resource monitoring, and native plant propagation. The project serves a public purpose by promoting education, job training, and community involvement, and furthering the understanding and conservation of natural and cultural resources. • The project will be implemented in collaboration with KUPU and the National Park Service. • The project will provide a rich hands-on educational experience to youth in Hawai’i and American Samoa. • The project will promote skills in teamwork, leadership, and a stewardship mindset, along with job skills that interns can use while seeking future career opportunities.