The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $1,733,333.00 Cooperative Agreement to the World Resources Institute (WRI) on January 11, 2025 under the Inflation Reduction Act - Forest Legacy Program (CFDA 10.734). The goal of this 5-year project is to examine the impact of the Forest Legacy Program on watershed priorities and water resources. WRI, a global research organization, will provide expertise and technical support services related to the conservation and sustainable management of environmentally important forest areas threatened by conversion to non-forest uses. Key activities may include identifying conservation easements, land purchases, sustainable forestry practices, wildfire mitigation, habitat restoration, and water quality protection efforts. The Cooperative Agreement is part of a broader federal initiative to preserve critical forest ecosystems through partnerships with state and local entities, universities, and other organizations.
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