THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATION-Youth Summer Conservation Crew for Habitat Restoration at CUVA- THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS

The objective of this Task Agreement (agreement) is to support and stimulate work, education and/or training opportunities for youth through collaborative management of invasive plants and trails. The project also will help stimulate the local economy by employing local youth. These objectives will be accomplished by partnering with the Recipient to provide one (1) crew leader and four (4) high-school crew members to work at Cuyahoga Valley National Park (park). The crew leader and crew will use mechanical and chemical treatments to manage infestations of target species of non-native, invasive plants throughout the park, including high-visibility areas with high-visitor use, natural areas, and cultural landscapes. The crew also will assist with habitat restoration, including propagating native plants; preparing sites for planting; and establishing native vegetation at restoration sites. In addition, the crew may repair and construct trails, complete soils testing and/or complete other activities that support park operations and learning. The crew leader and crew members also will meet with park staff across divisions for informational and educational purposes. RECIPIENT AGREES TO: 1. Assist with recruiting and selecting one crew leader to work with and supervise the four-member work crew and otherwise participate in work described in “Article I – Background and Objectives”, as well as elsewhere in this Agreement for a period of 6 weeks. 2. Assist with recruiting a...
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Education Employment, Labor and Training Environment Natural Resources Source Type: funding