Under this agreement, the ACE members will be embedded within the bureau of land management s (BLM) new mexico state office fluid minerals operations team, gaining hands-on experience in surface…

Award Overview: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) awarded American Conservation Experience (ACE) a cooperative agreement valued at $249,531.11 under the Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands program (CFDA 15.243), effective July 1, 2025, through July 27, 2027. This award supports the first year of service, with anticipated funding for a second year.

Products and Services: ACE will embed members within the BLM's New Mexico State Office Fluid Minerals Operations Team to provide hands-on support in surface management, environmental remediation, and compliance activities. Primary deliverables include: utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and aerial imagery to identify reclaimed and unreclaimed oil and gas pads across a multi-state region (New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas); managing comprehensive fluid minerals data through electronic and hard-copy record-keeping systems; entering precise data into the BLM's Automated Fluid Minerals Support System (AFMSS); completing oil and gas-related National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation; and shadowing various BLM projects to provide professional development and networking opportunities. The cooperative agreement aligns with the American Climate Corps Initiative and delivers workforce training in natural resource management and federal compliance for youth and young adult participants.

Under this agreement, the ACE members will be embedded within the bureau of land management s (BLM) new mexico state office fluid minerals operations team, gaining hands-on experience in surface management, environmental remediation, and compliance. The members will primarily assist with fluid minerals planning activities, including the critical task of utilizing GIS and aerial imagery to identify reclaimed and unreclaimed oil and gas pads across a multi-state region (NM OK TX KS). The members duties will also encompass comprehensive data management, involving both electronic and hard-copy record-keeping systems, and precise data entry into the BLM s automated fluid minerals support system (afmss). Additionally, the members will contribute to the completion of oil and gas related nepa documentation and have opportunities to shadow various BLM projects, fostering professional development and networking within federal land management agencies. This role offers invaluable insight into environmental regulation and federal compliance measures, providing a robust foundation for a career in natural resource management. This agreement and accompanying budget supports the first yearof service in anticipation of additional funds for a second year.