Primary Department: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: David Wright
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Request by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension?for approval of one position effective October 18, 2025 for the Houston Advanced Research Center ForUsTree: Creating an Inclusive Community Canopy within Houston and Harris County Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Geotechnology Research Institute (GTRI) of the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) has been awarded federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Forest Services for an initiative that will increase tree canopy, foster community resilience, and improve access to employment in underserved communities in Houston and Harris County. The initiative, "ForUsTree: Creating an Inclusive Community Canopy within Houston and Harris County," will use equitable and inclusive engagement and a community-based approach to implement multiple tree plantings, reforestation projects, and educational activities in the region's most vulnerable areas. GTRI and the County desire to enter into this Agreement in furtherance of the "ForUsTree: Creating an Inclusive Community Canopy within Houston and Harris County" initiative. Each of the following County Departments will be executing their own respective ILA with GTRI: Texas Agri-Life, Harris County Flood Control District, Precinct 2, Precinct 3, and Precinct 4. A part-time posit...
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