The recovery of the puerto rican parrot remains a top priority for the service, as well as state and federal partner agencies

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 4 awarded a $5.3 million Cooperative Agreement to Puerto Rico Conservation Trust Fund (Fideicomiso De Conservacion De Puerto Rico) under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance program (CFDA 15.664) on September 1, 2025. The award will support the recovery and rehabilitation of Puerto Rican parrot aviaries and wild introduction sites, with a completion date of August 31, 2030. This project aligns with Department of the Interior infrastructure modernization priorities and endangered species recovery objectives.

The scope of work focuses on critical infrastructure improvements at parrot aviary and introduction facilities in Puerto Rico, specifically including repairs and hardening of access roads to enhance visitor and staff safety, and installation of an underground electrical grid system. These infrastructure enhancements are designed to support the long-term successful recovery of the endangered Puerto Rican parrot population and ensure the continued operational viability of conservation propagation and species reintroduction facilities managed through the cooperative partnership between USFWS and the Puerto Rico Conservation Trust Fund.

Consequently, the repair and rehabilitation of parrot aviaries and wild introduction sites align with the department of the interior priorities, which includes protecting public safety, maintaining regulatory balance, modernizing infrastructure, and advancing agency goals. Additionally, these initiatives will support DOI infrastructure needs and stimulate job creation in the american economy. Continuing the repair and hardening of existing facilities is vital for the successful recovery of the puerto rican parrot in the future. This phase of the project focuses on repairing access roads to enhance safety of the audiences that use and visit the aviary, as well as installing an underground electrical grid system for the site. The scope of work is budgeted at 5.3 million.