This project will promote and stimulate education, job training, development of responsible citizenship, productive community involvement, and further the understanding and appreciation of natural and…

This $125,333.30 Cooperative Agreement, awarded by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation under the Youth Conservation Federal Grant Program (CFDA 15.546), will engage youth and young adults in cultural and natural resource conservation projects on Reclamation lands. The awardee, Conservation Legacy, will provide conservation crews and crew leaders to perform tasks such as habitat restoration, trail maintenance, and cultural resource preservation annually from July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026. The program aims to promote educational and professional development opportunities for participants, providing hands-on experience in environmental management, natural resource preservation, and community service while supporting the Bureau of Reclamation's water resource management mission.

This project will promote and stimulate education, job training, development of responsible citizenship, productive community involvement, and further the understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural resources through the involvement of local youth and young adults in the care and enhancement of public resources. Reclamation wants to provide opportunities for youth to be involved in conserving reclamations natural and cultural resources and recreational opportunities. Meaningful experiences such as these will provide an opportunity for these participants to develop professional and life skills as well as increased awareness of environmental ethics and stewardship. Through this agreement, recipient and reclamation will collaborate to develop and implement the projects described below which will involve youth in cultural and natural resource conservation projects related to reclamation lands and facilities. The projects will be performed by recipient conservation crew(s) and crew leader(s) on reclamation lands according to the terms and conditions of the MCA and the project task agreement. Tasks 1 through 3 will be completed annually.