Systematically remove invasive tamarisk and Russian olive and revegetate floodplains in the Grand Valley in Mesa County, Colorado to open up backwater habitat for endangered fish. Project will enhance habitat for native and migratory birds and the endangered razorback sucker along a 25 mile stretch of the Colorado River.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
RESTORE Colorado
Project Title: Removing Invasive Tamarisk and Russian Olive to Restore Habitat for Endangered Fish and Birds (CO)
Organization:
Tamarisk Coalition
Project ID:
2506.20.067624
Description:
Award Amount:
$128017.57
Location:
Colorado River between Palisade and Fruita in Mesa County