GBI will work cooperatively with the US fish and wildlife service to provide one seed collection crew consisting of four individuals to collect seeds on the refuges of the desert national wildlife…

The Great Basin Institute, operating through its Nevada Conservation Corps division, received a Cooperative Agreement award of $184,733.38 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 8 under the National Wildlife Refuge System Enhancements program (CFDA 15.654). The award, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, funds the provision of one seed collection crew consisting of four individuals to conduct seed collection activities across the refuges within the Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Nevada. This service directly supports the USFWS objective to identify, conserve, manage, and enhance the natural and cultural resources of the National Wildlife Refuge System.

The seed collection work aligns with established USFWS conservation priorities and represents a continuation of The Great Basin Institute's extensive track record in native plant conservation and habitat restoration on federal lands. The Institute's involvement in the Seeds of Success program and demonstrated expertise in natural resource management position it to deliver specialized field services that support long-term refuge management and ecological sustainability objectives.

GBI will work cooperatively with the US fish and wildlife service to provide one seed collection crew consisting of four individuals to collect seeds on the refuges of the desert national wildlife refuge complex.