BLM- New Mexico - State Wide Cave Assistance Agreement

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To provide federal financial assistance to a non- federal entity to accomplish public purposes that further the purpose of the Federal Cave Resources Protection Act of 1988 and the regulations that define the Act. Funding would be provided to conduct scientific research in caves and karst areas on public lands in New Mexico and develop and implement projects that lead to the understanding of its caves, karst systems and associated resources. Funding would be made available to foster consultation and cooperation among stakeholders, interested parties and the public and to organize, finalize and implement projects for the environmental education and interpretation of cave and karst resources and make that information available to the public in a variety of media. Projects funded through this agreement will support stated management goals and objectives for the management and protection of caves and karst lands.

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