Frank Stone mailed out an announcement to 27 of our Tribal cooperators regarding the Services Private Stewardship Grants Program for 2007.  This program provides federal grants on a competitive basis to individuals and groups engaged in voluntary conservation efforts on private lands that help federally listed endangered or threatened species as well as proposed candidate and other at-risk species. 

The Tribes were also encouraged to contact their local Service office if additional technical assistance is needed in the preparation of their proposals. Contact information, web site links and due dates were also provided.

The Private Stewardship Grant program is just one of a variety of tools available under the Endangered Species Act that help landowners plan and implement projects to conserve species. These grants and cooperative agreements provide incentives to foster citizen participation in the stewardship of our nation's natural resources.