Management invasive species, aquatic plants and management habitat, eielson air force base, alaska, 354 CES/ceie, natural resources

The Department of Defense, through the Enduring International Support for Installations and Training (ENDIST) Alaska program, awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $317,812 to Salcha-Delta Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) on September 23, 2025, under the Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations program (CFDA 12.005). The cooperative agreement, which runs through September 22, 2026, funds invasive species management, aquatic plant control, and habitat management activities at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. These services support the Air Force's natural resource management objectives while protecting and enhancing the installation's environmental assets in compliance with the Sikes Act.

Salcha-Delta SWCD, a state government entity with demonstrated expertise in invasive species treatment and habitat restoration across Alaska, will deliver specialized environmental management services including physical and herbicide-based invasive species control, aquatic plant management, and ecosystem restoration work. The awardee's track record includes similar invasive species management projects and multi-year cooperative agreements with federal agencies, positioning them to effectively execute complex natural resource conservation activities on military installations. Performance of the funded work will occur at Eielson Air Force Base, located in Alaska.