Management of Undesirable Plants on USACE Project Lands at The Dalles and John Day Dams

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The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) intends to award a cooperative agreement on a sole source basis to the Klickitat County Weed Control Board for the management of undesirable plants on US Army Corps of Engineers project lands at The Dalles and John Day Dams. The goals and objectives of this cooperative agreement are to facilitate a mutually beneficial partnership for implementation of best management practices with regards to environmental stewardship, high and low density recreation areas, and operations/facilities maintenance, natural resource and recreation maintenance services include but are not limited to: a. Remove invasive species from culturally and environmentally sensitive sites/areas to minimize degradation of area. Group or individuals would need to be able to differentiate between native and invasive plants at all stages of growth. b. Aid in the management of aquatic, riparian, and terrestrial areas and habitats for native species. c. Share and exchange Best Management Practices as related to vegetation management. This cooperative agreement will be awarded pursuant to 7 USC 2814: Management of Undesirable Plants in Federal Lands. Work under this cooperative agreement will be performed at The Dalles Dam and John Day Dam.

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