OpportunityTitle: Notice of Intent: Conduct Restoration and Improve Visitor Experience at Three Picnic Areas
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Non-competitive notice of intent to award
Description: Cooperative Agreement Number P15AC0024 was entered into by and between the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), and Conservation Legacy Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) for the purpose of placement of youth and other qualified persons who volunteer their services through AZCC in exchange for training and educational experience in resource management and conservation programs. Unless otherwise specified herein, the terms and conditions as stated in the Cooperative Agreement will apply to this Task Agreement. Youth interns will work along with park staff and volunteers to rehabilitate disturbed land. Disturbed land is defined as unauthorized trail use (social trails), undocumented immigrant unauthorized use of park lands, invasive plants, roadside accidents, etc. Visitor viewshed will be improved by restoring disturbed areas to natural conditions. Youth will be engaged in and complete project work including learning new skills, receiving academic credit or organizational recognition, and receive a formal program about the NPS mission, the park, and their relevance. Other benefits to the youth include increasing their environmental awareness, especially regarding natural area restoration techniques; participating in a healthy lifestyle; and exposure to conservation professionals and pathways for employment as future stewards and NPS leaders.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Email
GrantorContactText: Todd Wilson &lt;br/&gt;Todd_Wilson@nps.gov&lt;br/&gt;