The project objectives include field surveys, monitoring, and data development for plant species listed under the endangered species act and other priority plant species of greatest conservation…

The Department of Natural Resources Colorado, Executive Director's Office, received a $106,667 federal Project Grant under the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.615) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 6. The grant supports field surveys, monitoring, and data development for plant species listed under the Endangered Species Act and other priority plant species in Colorado. The data collected will be entered into the Colorado Natural Heritage Program's central data repository. This 28-month grant, awarded on February 1, 2024, aims to improve understanding and conservation of threatened and endangered plant species across the state through field research, population assessments, and habitat management. The Department of Natural Resources Colorado may work with sub-awardees such as local governments, universities, and non-profit organizations to execute project activities.

The project objectives include field surveys, monitoring, and data development for plant species listed under the endangered species act and other priority plant species of greatest conservation need as outlined in the 2015 colorado state wildlife action plan. The data acquired from these actions, combined with other statewide occurrence data for all threatened and endangered plant species, will be entered into colorado natural heritage program s central data repository.