Evaluation of Muskellunge Management and Stocking Strategies in Iowa
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to evaluate Muskellunge management and stocking strategies in Iowa, including waters managed by USACE. The work will compare stocking and culture approaches, track post-stocking survival and movement of tagged fish, assess habitat and escapement factors, and develop system-specific criteria to update the Iowa Muskellunge Management Plan and stocking policy. The effort also includes project management and coordination with the Iowa DNR and CESU partner, with attention to Recirculating Aquaculture Systems as a more resilient production option. Eligibility is limited to non-federal partners of the Great Rivers CESU, and the opportunity lists a June 29, 2026 closing date, an award ceiling of $155,000, total program funding of $446,000, and contact information for Kisha Craig.
Eligible Applicants
This opportunity is restricted to non-federal partners of the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU).