This program supports projects that further the mission of the national park service and efforts in natural and cultural resource conservation, protection, and environmental sustainability that are…

The National Park Service awarded a $144,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education program (CFDA 15.954) to the Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St. Croix & Namekagon, a non-profit organization based in Osceola, Wisconsin. The project, with a period of performance from August 27, 2024 to December 31, 2025, aims to further the mission of the National Park Service in natural and cultural resource conservation, protection, and environmental sustainability within the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway region. Key activities include environmental education, natural resource management, habitat restoration, invasive species prevention, and community engagement programs to enhance public understanding and stewardship of the St. Croix River watershed.

This program supports projects that further the mission of the national park service and efforts in natural and cultural resource conservation, protection, and environmental sustainability that are not covered under other specific financial assistance programs. The project engages recipients, public and private partners, diverse communities, and or visitors within the riverway and surrounding communities in shared environmental stewardship. The project will enhance partner and community shared stewardship values though natural resource conservation efforts community involvement through meaningful volunteer stewardship experiences and through targeted engagement of diverse communities throughout the riverway and beyond. The project assists in the creation, promotion, facilitation, and or improvement of the publics understanding of natural, cultural, historic, recreational and other aspects of areas such as ecological conservation areas, and state and local parks.beneficiaries include profit organizations, public nonprofit institutions organizations, private nonprofit institutions organizations, non-federal government entities, industry and public decision makers, research scientists, engineers, and the general public.