Otter lake

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $496,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Good Neighbor Authority (CFDA 10.691) program to the State of Utah, Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) on August 16, 2024. The award, which has an ultimate completion date of July 31, 2029, will support UDWR's delivery of restoration and protection services on federal lands in Utah.

The key products and services to be provided under this Cooperative Agreement include forest management, watershed restoration, wildlife habitat improvement, invasive species control, and wildfire mitigation activities. UDWR will leverage its local expertise and resources to address natural resource challenges on public lands across multiple jurisdictions, collaborating with federal agencies and potentially subcontracting with research institutions like Utah State University to execute these comprehensive environmental conservation projects.