Program: the bureau of land management (BLM)… (D23AC00269) – Cooperative Agreement to Riversedge West

Activities: The primary goal of this collaborative project between the tamarisk coalition DBA as riversedge west and the utah state office of the BLM is to contain the spread of highly invasive, non-native vegetation species along riparian areas that are wreaking havoc on the native ecosystem. This project aims to establish a resilient and functioning riparian ecosystem by removing tamarisk, russian olive, and other invasive species from the riparian areas and reintroducing native and or desirable vegetation. Fish and terrestrial wildlife populations will benefit from increased contiguous habitat on public and private lands. In addition to ecosystem improvements, this project also increases public safety by reducing the presence of unnatural fire fuel loads and ladder fuels in riparian habitats. An additional public benefit is increased access to riverside lands for agricultural and recreational uses. Since this project aims to improve habitat across jurisdictional boundaries IT will likely enhance communication and collaboration between the BLM and local stakeholders, reducing the risk of potential future conflicts. Finally, this proposal has inventory and monitoring components to support restoration actions long-term success and adaptability. This project focuses its work along the colorado river watershed in utah to include the white, dolores, and SAN juan rivers.expected outcomes and deliverables:1. Enhanced recreational access.2. Expanded aquatic and terrestrial wildlife conservation for several priority species.3. Expanded projects beyond the scope of what BLM could achieve on its own by leveraging funding.4. Fish and terrestrial wildlife populations will remain viable and likely increase based on improved habitat on private and public land, stream, river, and riparian areas.5. Economic benefits to local communities via increased recreational opportunities.6. Economic benefits to user groups, or other entities selected to complete design and project work.7. Improved coordination and communication with other agencies, nonprofits, local governments, and watershed groups.8. Young adult engagement and training opportunities through partnerships with conservation corps and educational institutions.
Intended beneficiaries: The activities conducted under this agreement are for the primary benefit of the public by providing direct and measurable benefits. This project benefits the public in many ways: improved forage for wildlife and livestock reduced threats associated with wildfire training and job experience for hundreds of young adults enhanced recreational and educational opportunities economic investment in local communities and improved aesthetics and sight lines along river corridors, training and job experience for young adults, and economic investment in local communities. This project would provide indirect social, ecological, and management benefits to public land managers in addition to the public benefits previously mentioned. Information and data collected by this project will be made available as applicable. Subrecipient activities (if known or specified at the time of award): n a

Program: the bureau of land management (BLM) fisheries and aquatic resources management award purpose: funding through this program conserves and restores riparian and wetland areas, aquatic habitats,…

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