Inflation reduction act urban and community forestry expansion

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $2,674,100 Project Grant to the Watershed Conservation Resource Center (WCRC), a non-profit organization, under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). This 5-year grant, running from March 2024 to March 2029, supports urban and community forestry expansion activities in Arkansas, including tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce development, and educational outreach to increase tree canopy cover in disadvantaged communities. Additionally, WCRC received a $2,029,792 Cooperative Agreement from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention program (CFDA 10.904) to design six stream restoration sites on the West Fork White River in Washington County, Arkansas from July 2024 to September 2029. These awards demonstrate WCRC's expertise in environmental conservation and restoration projects, particularly in the areas of urban forestry and watershed management, often in collaboration with federal and state agencies.