River Partners

15.944 Natural Resource Stewardshipsam.gov Link: Click Here for the Sam.gov Assistance Listingtemplate: the Natural Resource Stewardship Program Is the Principle Means Through Which the National Park Service (NPS) Evaluates and Improves the Health of Watersheds, Landscapes, and Marine and Coastal Resources, Sustains Biological Communities on the Lands and Waters in Parks, and Actively Endeavors to Improve the Resiliency of These Natural Resources and Adapt Them to the Effects of Climate Change. to Carry Out and Further This Stewardship Responsibility, NPS Implements Programs That Encompass a Broad Range of Research, Operational, and Educational Activities by Utilizing Park Personnel and Contractor Support or Cooperative Agreements. River Partners Will Grow Native Plants From Seed Supplied to Them by Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Which Will Be Locally Sourced From Within the Park Unit. They Will Harvest Fruits and Remove Inert Material, Returning an Increased Supply of Seed to Be Used in Post-fire Restoration Work. They Will Also Test Seed for Viability Before Sowing and After Harvest, While Also Conducting Field Studies and Disseminating Results and Knowledge on the Agronomic Production of Native Species. Beneficiaries Include the General Public.