Natural resources support for edwards AFB, CA

Colorado State University's Sponsored Programs Division received a $562,725 cooperative agreement from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, awarded September 26, 2025, with completion targeted for March 25, 2027. Under the Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations program (CFDA 12.005), authorized by the Sikes Act, the university will provide natural resources support services at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The cooperative agreement structure indicates CSU will work collaboratively with the Air Force to deliver specialized environmental management and conservation activities that protect and enhance natural resources on the installation while supporting operational requirements.

While specific project deliverables are not detailed in the award documentation, CSU's expertise and the program's scope suggest services will likely encompass wildlife surveys, habitat management and restoration, invasive species control, ecosystem research, or integrated natural resource management plan implementation—consistent with CSU's demonstrated track record on comparable natural resources projects across multiple Department of Defense installations. The university's extensive experience managing complex environmental research initiatives and state-of-the-art research capabilities position it to deliver high-quality technical and scientific services supporting the Air Force's natural resources stewardship objectives at Edwards AFB.