Natural resources and endangered species research and support at fort hood, texas

The University of Illinois has been awarded a $983,000 cooperative agreement by the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), a component of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, under the Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering program (CFDA 12.630). The award, issued on September 17, 2025, supports natural resources and endangered species research and support activities at Fort Hood, Texas, with work performance conducted at the University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, and a completion date of March 16, 2027.

Under this cooperative agreement, the University of Illinois will conduct applied and advanced research to support ecosystem management, wildlife conservation, and natural resource stewardship initiatives associated with the Fort Hood military installation. The research encompasses endangered species assessment, habitat evaluation, and natural resources management support services consistent with the program's focus on environmental sciences and long-term contributions to Department of Defense operational capabilities. The cooperative agreement structure enables collaborative engagement between the ERDC and the University of Illinois research team to address critical environmental challenges at the installation while advancing scientific understanding relevant to military operations and environmental compliance.