Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation

Objective

The MSCP’s purposes are: (1) Protect the lower Colorado River environment while ensuring the certainty of existing river water and power operations, (2) Address the needs of threatened and endangered wildlife under the Endangered Species Act, and (3) Reduce the likelihood of listing additional species along the lower Colorado River.

Who Can Apply

• State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals
• Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• Other public institution/organization
• Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments
• Individual/Family
• Other private institutions/organizations
• Anyone/general public

State and local governments, nonprofit organizations and institutions, public and private institutions and organizations, Federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments, individuals, small businesses, for-profit organizations, and Native American Organizations.

Who Benefits

• Private nonprofit institution/organization
• Other private institution/organization
• Anyone/general public
• State
• U.S. Citizen
• Local
• Other public institution/organization
• Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments

Anyone/general public, governmental entities, Tribal governments, Native American organizations, and/or public or private organizations in the specific project area.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)
• Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)

Program Contact

cronning@usbr.gov
702-293-8106