NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
Southwestern Rivers
Project Title: Marfa and Marathon Grassland Enhancement (TX)
Organization:
Borderlands Research Institute-Sul Ross State University
Project ID:
2504.17.059370
Description:

Conduct necessary brush management activities in the Marfa and Marathon grasslands utilizing herbicide treatments to improve grassland health and pronghorn and grassland bird habitat. Project will treat 6,000 acres of grassland using a landowner cost-share program, monitoring pronghorn and grassland bird responses to the treatment and resulting in the creation of region-specific science-driven management recommendations.

Award Amount:
$250000.00
Location:
Marfa and Marathon, Texas