Monitoring support for Wood Stork Reproduction in Lake Okeechobee and Overlapping Core Foraging Areas (CFAs) for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District
ID: 358902Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fort Worth District (DOD-COE-FW)

Award Range

$159K - $925K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358902
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, is seeking qualified applicants for a cooperative agreement focused on monitoring wood stork reproduction in Lake Okeechobee and its Core Foraging Areas. The primary objective of this initiative is to evaluate the impact of hydrological changes on wood stork populations, a species federally listed as threatened, and to collect data on reproductive success and environmental impacts. This project is crucial for the conservation of wood stork populations and involves collaboration with various environmental agencies to ensure effective monitoring and reporting. The funding amount available for this project is approximately $159,135, with a base period of performance lasting 12 months and the potential for four additional renewal periods. Interested parties must submit their qualifications and inquiries to Nicholas Aprea at nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil by the closing date of July 28, 2025.

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    B01-RSOI.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is issuing a Request for Statement of Interest (RFSI) for a cooperative agreement focused on monitoring wood stork reproduction in Lake Okeechobee and its Core Foraging Areas, specifically targeting members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Regions of South Florida-Caribbean and Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast. The project, funded with approximately $159,135, aims to evaluate the impact of hydrological changes associated with the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual on wood stork populations, as this species is federally listed as threatened. Applicants must provide qualifications, including experience with Florida ecosystems and wood stork monitoring. The responsibilities include data collection on reproductive success, impacts of hydrologic changes, and providing detailed reporting to USACE. The project timeline spans a base of 12 months with potential for four additional renewal periods, and entails regular updates and reports to evaluate ongoing activities and findings. This initiative underscores an emphasis on collaboration with various environmental agencies to protect and sustain wood stork populations in the region.
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