BLM new mexico has an opportunity to introduce youth to careers in the BLM this will be accomplished by providing them opportunities to gain experience learn about public lands further their…

This federal Cooperative Agreement award from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under the CFDA 15.243 - Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands program provides up to $136,000.00 to support a project that will engage youth in natural resource management activities in New Mexico. The award will fund up to four Native Plant Materials Interns annually to perform tasks such as seed monitoring, seed scouting, seed collection, data management, broadcast seeding, site preparation, and monitoring. The project aims to introduce youth to careers in the BLM, provide them with technical skills and hands-on experience in natural resource management, and cultivate a conservation workforce for the next generation of public lands managers. The awardee, Conservation Legacy, will implement the project through its Southwest Conservation Corps program, which specializes in engaging youth, veterans, and young adults in conservation and natural resource management services across the United States.

BLM new mexico has an opportunity to introduce youth to careers in the BLM this will be accomplished by providing them opportunities to gain experience learn about public lands further their understanding and appreciation of natural resources and pique their interest in future careers in public service from this they will gain an increased appreciation and understanding of our public lands and of the value of public service and are likely to become life long advocates for those valuesthis task agreement is to provide up to four (4) native plant materials interns annually to support seed monitoring, seed scouting, seed collection following seeds of success protocol, data management QA QC, broadcast seeding by hand, site preparation, and monitoringpublic benefit:1.provides youth opportunities learn technical skills and broaden their knowledge of natural resource management techniques and gain an understanding of environmental issues that prepares them to become more active, engaged citizens who can share their knowledge and experience with the public.2.provides youth with an introduction to careers with the bureau of land management and other land management agencies under various natural and cultural resource programs. 3.provides a broad knowledge of environmental issues through meaningful, hands-on conservation projects.4.engages young people in conservation services that expand the capacity of land management agencies to protect and preserve public lands, while stimulating interest in conservation careers.5.cultivates a conservation workforce, expanding the employment pool for the next generation of public lands managers.6.provides youth with employment that will enhance basic career skills such as organization, writing, leadership, communication, well as field skills. The opportunity to gain work experience.