Cooperative agreement

This Cooperative Agreement award from the Department of Defense's Naval Facilities Engineering Command provides $264,998.18 in funding to the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) under the Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations program (CFDA 12.005). The award supports WDFW's specialized services and research to protect, enhance, and manage natural resources on military lands, balancing conservation with training requirements. Key activities include wildlife surveys, habitat management, invasive species control, and development of integrated natural resources management plans for military installations. The 16-month project period runs from March 31, 2025 to July 13, 2026. As a state agency with extensive federal contracting and grant experience, WDFW will leverage its expertise in areas such as species monitoring, habitat restoration, and environmental assessment to deliver comprehensive natural resource management services to the Department of Defense.