Coastal Riverine Fish Dynamics and Marsh-Mangrove Habitat Use in Shark River Slough, Florida
ID: 358581Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Defense (DOD)

Award Range

$155K - $914K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358581
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is soliciting Statements of Interest for a cooperative project titled "Coastal Riverine Fish Dynamics and Marsh-Mangrove Habitat Use in Shark River Slough, Florida." This initiative aims to monitor fish populations in the marsh-mangrove ecotone, assessing the impact of hydrological changes on species movement and community structure, which is crucial for supporting ecological restoration efforts under the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP). Approximately $155,000 is allocated for a 12-month base period, with potential follow-on funding available, and interested parties must submit their SOI by April 21, 2025, to Yvonne Howard at yvonne.howard@usace.army.mil or Chanley Jenkins at chanley.r.jenkins@usace.army.mil for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    yvonne.howard@usace.army.mil
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    B01-RSOI.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is soliciting Statements of Interest (SOI) for a cooperative project titled "Coastal Riverine Fish Dynamics and Marsh-Mangrove Habitat Use in Shark River Slough, Florida." This initiative requires applicants to belong to specific Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) regions, focusing on fish dynamics in relation to restoration efforts under the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP). Approximately $155,000 is allocated for a 12-month base period, with potential follow-on funding. The project aims to monitor fish populations in the marsh-mangrove ecotone, assessing how hydrological changes impact species movement and community structure. Key tasks include fish sampling, analysis, and reporting to contribute to strategic management and restoration evaluations. Interested parties must demonstrate qualifications and submit their SOI by April 21, 2025. The collaboration emphasizes substantial involvement from USACE in project design, implementation, and analysis, while ensuring that the findings support wider ecological restoration goals. The project seeks to enhance the understanding of fish dynamics crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems and promoting recreational fishing in South Florida.
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