Increase capacity through education, of conservation and watershed leaders in north dakota

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service awarded a $377,375 Project Grant to North Dakota State University on Sep 12, 2024 under the Conservation Reserve Program (CFDA 10.069). The purpose of this grant is to increase the capacity of conservation and watershed leaders in North Dakota through education. North Dakota State University, through its North Dakota Forest Service division, will deliver services focused on forestry, environmental conservation, and natural resource management to support this objective. The award has a performance period ending on Dec 31, 2028. This grant leverages North Dakota State University's expertise as a land-grant institution to address national priorities in forestry and conservation, building on the university's track record of securing federal grants for projects related to sustainable land management, wildlife habitat restoration, and agricultural innovation.