L23AC00507
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
This project will include removal of encroaching woody vegetation, focusing on mesquite in order to help restore the native grasslands of the Mescalero Sands in eastern New Mexico where the Lesser Prairie Chickens (LPC) core habitat is located. Research conducted by United States Geological Survey (USGS) and New Mexico State University has shown that LPC avoid all vertical structures in native grasslands. This research also shows an avoidance of any mesquite cover over 5 density by the LPC.
Aerial herbicide application will be utilized for the initial treatment of the honey mesquite during year one, along with spot treatments of regrowth on previous treatment areas. Through the approved treatment method, we can expect at least a 70 reduction of live mesquite. In year two, spot treatments will be applied by hand to maximize a 100 reduction of mesquite within the LPC priority habitat. Archaeological clearances will be completed after year two clearing work sites for mastication of mesquite to initiate.
Year three and four spot treatments will be applied to any regrowth and mastication of all standing dead mesquite will begin. Year five will be the final stages of spot treatment and mastication along with a wrap up of monitoring and reporting.
Rangeland improvement projects will produce a healthy ecosystem by providing landscape scale restoration on public and private lands to ensure species survival for future generations.
Aerial herbicide application will be utilized for the initial treatment of the honey mesquite during year one, along with spot treatments of regrowth on previous treatment areas. Through the approved treatment method, we can expect at least a 70 reduction of live mesquite. In year two, spot treatments will be applied by hand to maximize a 100 reduction of mesquite within the LPC priority habitat. Archaeological clearances will be completed after year two clearing work sites for mastication of mesquite to initiate.
Year three and four spot treatments will be applied to any regrowth and mastication of all standing dead mesquite will begin. Year five will be the final stages of spot treatment and mastication along with a wrap up of monitoring and reporting.
Rangeland improvement projects will produce a healthy ecosystem by providing landscape scale restoration on public and private lands to ensure species survival for future generations.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
New Mexico
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
L-L-RANGE-23-002
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 120% from $2,999,938 to $6,598,938.
Carlsbad Soil & Water Conservation District was awarded
Mesquite Removal for LPC Habitat Restoration in Mescalero Sands
Cooperative Agreement L23AC00507
worth $6,598,938
from BLM New Mexico Region in August 2023 with work to be completed primarily in New Mexico United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 years and
was awarded through assistance program 15.237 Rangeland Resource Management.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 6/17/24
Period of Performance
8/21/23
Start Date
7/28/28
End Date
Funding Split
$6.6M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$6.6M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to L23AC00507
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
L23AC00507
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
Special District Government
Awarding Office
140L40 NEW MEXICO STATE OFFICE
Funding Office
140L40 NEW MEXICO STATE OFFICE
Awardee UEI
C59MQC4KGWV1
Awardee CAGE
4TRC5
Performance District
NM-90
Senators
Martin Heinrich
Ben Luján
Ben Luján
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management of Lands and Resources, Bureau of Land Management, Interior (014-1109) | Conservation and land management | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $2,999,938 | 100% |
Modified: 6/17/24