Cooperative Agreement F25AC00672

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has awarded a $400,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Partners for Fish and Wildlife (CFDA 15.631) program to the County of Sheridan, doing business as Sheridan County Weed & Pest Control, a local government entity in Wyoming. The funding will support efforts by Sheridan County to treat invasive annual grasses, specifically ventenata and medusahead, which degrade ecosystems and impact wildlife habitat in northeast Wyoming. Through this project, Sheridan County Weed & Pest Control will work with the USFWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife program, other county weed and pest agencies, and private landowners to undertake invasive plant control and habitat restoration on rangelands. The project aims to protect and restore native plant communities for the benefit of wildlife, livestock, and local communities. The agreement has an award date of January 20, 2025 and is scheduled for completion by January 20, 2030.