ACEP Wetland Reserve Easement

Post Date

May 12th 2016

Application Due Date

June 17th 2016

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NRCS-NH-ACEP-16-01

CFDA Number(s)

10.931

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture
Natural Resources

The NRCS is requesting proposals from qualified individuals and organizations that share a common interest in the conservation and restoration of wetland resources for lands enrolled in the ACEP-WRE statewide.

Number of Awards

5

Eligibility Categories

Unrestricted

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $236667

• Award Range:

  $3000 - $236667

Grant Description

The objective of ACEP-WRE is to provide specialized assistance to landowners in planning, designing and implementing wetland and associated upland restoration plans that maximize wildlife habitat in wetland systems, as well as provide water quality improvements, reduced soil erosion, reduced impacts of flooding and provide wildlife habitat opportunities for threatened and endangered species. Applicants will be responsible for assisting NRCS by providing specialized assistance to implement ACEP-WRE restoration plans, while at the same time improving and protecting wetland habitat for environmental benefits. Work shall include any or all of the following activities necessary to perform vegetative and hydrology restoration in a timely and effective manner: construction management activities for various wetland restorations and/or enhancement practices; and other related conservation practices that meet NRCS standards and specifications, selection of appropriate contractors, obtaining all applicable state permits required to implement restoration plans. Restoration activities include forest access road/trail stabilization and/or closures, stream crossing improvements and or culvert removals, invasive plant control/treatments and establishment of native plantings. All engineering practice designs will be provided by NRCS. . All services shall be provided in accordance with applicable NRCS policy and criteria that can be found at the following websites: NRCS Field Office Technical Guide: http://efotg.nrcs.usda.gov; and NRCS National Engineering Handbook, and National Engineering Manual References: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/ENG.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  Natural Resources Conservation Service

• Agency Contact:

  Louis Hendricks
  Grants and Agreements Team
  Phone 573-876-9368

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Administrative Contact

• Agency Email Address:

  louis.hendricks@wdc.usda.gov

• Location:

  Missouri State Office