Restore riparian and upland habitat in the Rio Grande Natural Area to address grazing issues through strategic fencing infrastructure and new wells, and achieve improved riparian and upland vegetation and reduction of soil erosion. Project will promote river corridor connectivity, enhance water quality, provide shade for fisheries, and increase the quality of wildlife habitat.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
RESTORE Colorado
Project Title: Restoring Riparian and Upland Habitat in the Rio Grande Natural Area (CO)
Organization:
Costilla County
Project ID:
2506.22.074108
Description:
Award Amount:
$275008.35
Location:
Rio Grande Natural Area, 32 miles of Rio Grande from the Alamosa National Wildlife
Refuge south to the CO/NM border, the RGNA's ΒΌ mile on both sides of the river and
adjacent private uplands, Colorado Parks and WIldlife's San Luis Hills State Wildlife
Area, Costilla County Open Space and BLM.
Refuge south to the CO/NM border, the RGNA's ΒΌ mile on both sides of the river and
adjacent private uplands, Colorado Parks and WIldlife's San Luis Hills State Wildlife
Area, Costilla County Open Space and BLM.