The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service has awarded a $194,348 Project Grant under the Forest Stewardship Program (CFDA 10.678) to the Cacapon Institute, Inc., a non-profit organization located in West Virginia. This grant, awarded on November 5, 2024, will support the West Virginia Conservation Reserve Program Riparian Forestry project, with an ultimate completion date of May 3, 2027.
Through this federal grant, the Cacapon Institute will provide environmental conservation and education services focused on protecting rivers, watersheds, and forests in the region. Key activities will include technical assistance to private landowners, forest management plan development, forest health monitoring, invasive species control, and implementation of sustainable forestry practices. The Cacapon Institute has previously served as a subrecipient on EPA and Chesapeake Bay Trust grants, delivering projects such as stormwater runoff reduction, urban tree canopy programs, and culvert assessments to improve fish passage and reduce sediment.
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