Natural recourses interns to work on t & e and forestry projects

The Department of the Navy awarded a $419,997 Cooperative Agreement to the Skagit River System Cooperative (SRSC), a natural resource management consortium, on September 27, 2023. The funding is provided under the Navy's Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) to support natural resources internships focused on threatened and endangered species and forestry projects. SRSC, a Tribal Government and American Indian-owned business, will utilize the award to engage interns in efforts to restore and protect coastal and aquatic habitats, particularly in the Puget Sound region. Key initiatives may include estuary restoration to aid salmon recovery, culvert replacements for fish passage, floodplain restoration, and habitat monitoring. As a prime and sub-recipient of federal grants, SRSC frequently partners with agencies like NOAA, EPA, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on natural resource management projects in the Pacific Northwest.