Arizona forest health invasive projects bipartisan infrastructure law

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $124,000 Project Grant under the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680) to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (FOA) on August 9, 2024. The grant supports critical invasive species management and forest health projects across Arizona as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law initiatives.

Key products and services to be delivered include conducting invasive species surveys, implementing pest suppression treatments, and undertaking ecosystem restoration efforts to enhance the resilience of Arizona's forest ecosystems. As part of this project, FOA has issued a $24,701 sub-award to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Inc. to support their invasive plant management and cross-jurisdictional collaboration on vegetation management in the Sonoran Desert region. The funding period runs through September 30, 2027, allowing FOA and its sub-awardee to deliver comprehensive forest health protection services across the state.