Efficiently obtain quality restoration of acep-acep, WRP and ewpp-FPE easement lands in mississippi

This $1,597,882.25 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (CFDA 10.931) aims to efficiently obtain quality restoration of ACEP-ACEP, WRP and EWPP-FPE easement lands in Mississippi. The prime awardee, Allen Engineering & Science Inc., is a self-certified small disadvantaged business that specializes in environmental conservation and land management services. Through this multi-year (Sep 2024 - Sep 2028) agreement, the company will provide comprehensive land management services including wetland restoration, habitat improvement, conservation planning, technical assistance to landowners, easement monitoring, and environmental outreach and education. The grant focuses on restoring and protecting farmed wetlands, prior converted wetlands, wetlands under natural conditions, riparian areas, and eligible buffer zones in Mississippi.