Natural Resource Management (NRM) Education and Training of Fern Ridge Lake, Eugene, OR Area yOUTH

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District (NWP) intends to enter into up to two cooperative agreements with qualified youth services or conservation corps organizations for land stewardship and restoration services on USACE land in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. These cooperative agreements will assist NWP in fulfilling environmental stewardship responsibilities consisting of restoration and management of native prairie landscapes and wildlife habitat primarily at Fern Ridge Lake while providing education and training to youth from nearby community.  The recipient’s participating students (participants) will gain experience with project planning, development, and implementation. Projects will mainly focus on land stewardship, prairie and habitat restoration, and nursery and greenhouse maintenance.

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