Mill Creek Natural Resource Training and Education
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks partners for outdoor education, resource management, and job training programs to develop future professionals and promote stewardship at Mill Creek.
Funder: Walla Walla District
Due Dates: May 28, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $35,930 total; one award; project period approx. 6 months (June–November 2026)
Summary: Supports a cooperative agreement for outdoor education, job training, and natural resource management for young adults at Mill Creek, WA.
Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District, seeks a non-federal public or non-profit partner for a cooperative agreement focused on outdoor education, flood control infrastructure maintenance, environmental and recreational resource management, and public engagement at the Mill Creek Project in Walla Walla, WA. The program is designed to provide hands-on job training and education for young adults (ages 18+), aiming to develop future professionals in water and natural resource management while promoting responsible stewardship of public lands.
Participants will be involved in activities such as trail and park maintenance, invasive species removal, landscaping, and flood management infrastructure work. The agreement supports three to four, one-week work sessions over a five-month period (June–November 2026), providing technical, applied, and practical training not typically available through standard educational programs.
