Purpose of RCN program is to develop, coordinate, and implement conservation actions that are… and 3 more items

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources awarded contract PO04563977-V4 to the Wildlife Management Institute with a cumulative value of $188,812.00. The contract encompasses the development, coordination, and implementation of conservation actions through a Regional Conservation Network (RCN) program designed to operate at regional and sub-regional scopes while leveraging existing regional initiatives. The contract deliverables are organized into four distinct line items spanning multiple years, with the primary performance objectives outlined in Projects 1-7 under the RCN program framework.

The contract structure includes three full annual years of RCN programming at $47,495 per annum, followed by a renewal period in year four valued at $46,327, with all deliverables directed to Amy Martin. The award was executed on August 18, 2026, establishing a multi-year performance period through the RCN renewal phase. The contract represents a strategic investment by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources in coordinated conservation efforts delivered through the Wildlife Management Institute as the prime contractor.