Natural Resource Management Education and Training for Eugene Area Youth

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, intends to enter into a cooperative agreement to provide land stewardship and restoration services on USACE land in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. This initiative aims to restore native prairie landscapes and wildlife habitat, primarily at Fern Ridge Lake, while offering education and training to at-risk youth from the local community. Participants will gain experience in project planning, development, and implementation, with a focus on land stewardship, habitat restoration, and nursery maintenance. The program is designed to benefit both USACE by supporting environmental stewardship and the youth by providing job skills and work ethics training. The cooperative agreement has a base period of 12 months with four optional 12-month periods, with an estimated total funding of $250,000.