Revision and implementation of conservation actions for the relict leopard frog a BLM sensitive species via an agreement with university of nevada, LAS vegas (through sept. 2027).project components:…

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) awarded a Cooperative Agreement valued at $212,403.99 to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) under the Wildlife Resource Management program (CFDA 15.247) to revise and implement conservation actions for the relict leopard frog, a BLM-sensitive species. The award, effective September 19, 2025, through September 18, 2027, supports two primary project components: (1) revision of the Conservation Agreement, Assessment, and Strategy (CAS) to reflect decades of conservation progress, transition to a more sustainable and resource-efficient approach, and reduce regulatory burden while precluding federal Endangered Species Act listing; and (2) implementation of ongoing conservation actions, including population monitoring to support adaptive management, maintenance and refinement of head-starting and translocation programs, expansion of translocations to increase population redundancy, and exploration of alternative, science-based strategies for population establishment.

UNLV's Division of Research will serve as the prime recipient and implement these conservation efforts in Nevada. The Wildlife Resource Management program funds concrete species conservation work on public lands, including habitat protection, wildlife population monitoring, species reintroduction and propagation, and related management activities. This cooperative agreement directly addresses the BLM's statutory responsibilities for wildlife and habitat management while leveraging UNLV's research capabilities to support evidence-based conservation decision-making and long-term species persistence.

Revision and implementation of conservation actions for the relict leopard frog a BLM sensitive species via an agreement with university of nevada, LAS vegas (through sept. 2027).project components: 1. Revise the conservation agreement, assessment, and strategy (CAS): -reflect decades of progress. -transition to a more sustainable, less resource-intensive strategy. -ensure continued success to preclude ESA listing and reduce regulatory burden. 2. Implement conservation actions: -continue population monitoring to inform adaptive management. -maintain and refine head-starting and translocation programs. -expand translocations to increase population redundancy. -explore alternative, science-based strategies for population establishment.