The national park service (NPS) is engaging conservation legacy to complete invasive plants work across NPS to encourage native species recovery and restoration and increase resilience to future…

The National Park Service (NPS) has awarded a $1,085,000 Cooperative Agreement to Conservation Legacy, a non-profit organization, under the Youth and Veteran Organizations Conservation Activities program (CFDA 15.931). Through this award, Conservation Legacy will complete invasive plant control and removal work across NPS lands to encourage native species recovery and restoration, and increase resilience to future stressors. The project will provide on-the-job training and work experience for youth, furnishing them with skills and expertise to apply for future natural resource jobs. Tasks may include herbicide application, manual/mechanical control, biocontrol releases, data collection, early detection surveillance, and prevention measures. The award has a performance period from December 20, 2024 to December 31, 2029.

The national park service (NPS) is engaging conservation legacy to complete invasive plants work across NPS to encourage native species recovery and restoration and increase resilience to future stressors. The project will not only assist NPS in achieving its conservation goals but will also provide learning and training opportunities for youth. Activities undertaken will provide on-the-job training and experiences that will furnish youth with the skills and expertise that will assist them in applying for future natural resource jobs. Tasks that may be performed include but are not limited to control and removal of invasive plants (e.g. herbicide application, manual and mechanical control, biocontrol releases, etc.), data collection, early detection surveillance, and implementing prevention measures.