Beneficiaries include state and local governments, federally recognized indian tribal governments, public private nonprofit organizations, nonprofit institutions of higher education, and individuals…

The University of Guam received a Cooperative Agreement award of $141,654.24 from the National Park Service under the Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System program (CFDA 15.945) to address invasive brown tree snake (BTS) management on Guam. The project, initiated September 12, 2025 and concluding December 31, 2027, focuses on removing BTS populations that have devastated native forest bird populations and created public safety hazards through damage to electrical infrastructure. Primary deliverables include active BTS removal operations across the island, community volunteer training programs, and preparatory activities for the eventual reintroduction of native bird species.

As the westernmost land-grant university and Guam's primary public institution of higher education, the University of Guam possesses substantial expertise in invasive species management and natural resource conservation essential to executing this mission-critical initiative. The project directly supports the National Park Service's science-based management objectives by combining field implementation with workforce development and community engagement, aligning with the program's emphasis on collaborative research and training activities that advance resource management across the National Park System.

Beneficiaries include state and local governments, federally recognized indian tribal governments, public private nonprofit organizations, nonprofit institutions of higher education, and individuals (including members of the general public).invasive brown tree snakes (BTS) have devastated guam s forest bird populations, ruining that park resource and causing public safety hazards when they cause shorts in power lines. This project removes BTS, which is an island-wide priority, trains community volunteers and for eventually reintroducing native birds.for more information and guidance, refer to NPS financial assistance policy guidance document on usaspending.GOV award descriptions (project abstracts), or contact the NPS financial assistance policy office at financial assitance