Summer Conservation Crew for Habitat Restoration

The National Park Service intends to award a single source justified cooperative agreement for the Summer Conservation Crew for Habitat Restoration project. The project aims to provide rewarding environmental service opportunities for youth and young adults, while using best practices to manage natural and cultural resources. The recipient will be responsible for recruiting and selecting a crew leader and crew members, providing staff support, and coordinating with the NPS. The project will focus on invasive plant removal and habitat restoration at George Washington Memorial Parkway and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. The anticipated period of performance is from 9/10/18 to 11/30/18. • The project will engage recipients, partners, communities, and visitors in shared environmental stewardship. • The crew will use mechanical and chemical treatments to manage infestations of non-native, invasive plants. • The project will create new recreational opportunities for visitors and improve existing ones by removing invasive species. • The recipient will be responsible for providing participant work hours and achievements in a comprehensive final report.