The agreement provides funding to bisbee science exploration and research center (bserc)

Specifically, the recipient will partner with a consultant to design five research field stations that will focus on the most pertinent environmental issues in our community. From engagement work to date, bserc knows that their community is most concerned about environmental challenges related to water, agriculture, mining reclamation, and renewable energies - they have yet to solidify their fifth field station topic. They will rely on community input to identify the last field station topic. Their community, including students and teachers, will work together with environmental researchers and the design team to design each field station. The goal of these stations is to provide research and educational opportunities that result in actionable knowledge and problem-solving that will build resiliency in our community. This project will continue their engagement work to date and produce 100 % schematic designs and pricing plans for five field stations that will be an integral part of their backyard project. This agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $150,000. Pre-award costs have been approved back to 4/1/24.activities:the activities include collaboration with a contractor to produce five schematic designs of field stations, community events to solicit input and feedback on designs, recruitment of researchers, and project evaluation.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include five schematic designs of field stations and an evaluation report. The expected outcomes include: increased awareness and involvement of community members and partners in local environmental issues, increased environmental research opportunities in southeastern arizona, increased supplemental education resources, and increased community capacity to mitigate effects of climate change. The intended beneficiaries include the residents of bisbee, regional researchers, and visitors.