Provide more in depth technical expertise in the biological field of wildlife habitat restoration and management in louisiana

The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $415,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries on September 17, 2025, under the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP, CFDA 10.931). The award extends through September 30, 2030, and supports the provision of in-depth technical expertise in wildlife habitat restoration and management across Louisiana. Under ACEP, the recipient delivers conservation services that may include easement appraisals, restoration planning and implementation on enrolled properties, technical assistance to support easement stewardship, and program administration. The cooperative agreement structure indicates collaborative engagement between the federal agency and state recipient in executing these conservation objectives.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, a state agency with extensive federal grant experience in wildlife conservation and habitat restoration, serves as the primary recipient responsible for direct delivery of technical services. The award aligns with LDWF's core mission in wildlife management and habitat restoration and represents one of multiple conservation easement and restoration agreements the agency holds with NRCS, demonstrating the agency's established capacity in this functional area. Performance will be conducted in Louisiana, with services supporting agricultural and natural resource conservation goals through technical expertise deployment over the five-year performance period.