BLM National Operations Center Freshwater Assessment and Monitoring Assistance

Objectives: BLM has an opportunity to work with a partner organization to improve the health and productivity of public lands, while furthering facilitating energy development, recreation opportunities to the public, and cattle grazing among other permitted uses.

All awards under this funding opportunity must benefit the general public: 

BLM lands provide valuable goods and materials the American public rely on for energy production, food supply, and recreational family opportunities. The sustainability of these goods and services for present and future generations depends on maintaining clean dependable water supplies, the prevention of invasive species, habitat restoration and improved land-use planning achieved through building partnerships with states and local communities. Outcomes from this partnership will help the BLM and other federal agencies make land management decisions that balance development and resource extraction with sustainable aquatic ecosystems critical to wildlife in the arid west.This partnership results in the hiring of 30 to 50 youth per year; providing on the ground experience, training, and professional development to our countries future land stewards. Lastly, the partnership seeks to serve the American public through more efficient natural resource management. The recipient is expected to have experience or actively be working with federal and state agencies to identify and implement efficiencies in environmental monitoring and permitting.