Depth-Resolved Algal Bloom Mapping at Lake Okeechobee, FL
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is offering a funding opportunity titled "Depth-Resolved Algal Bloom Mapping at Lake Okeechobee, FL," aimed at conducting research and development on harmful algal blooms (HABs) through extensive environmental data collection. The initiative seeks to gather water quality data to understand the behavior of HABs, identify environmental triggers, and compare findings with historical datasets from Clinton Lake, Kansas. This research is crucial for improving lake management practices and public health advisories related to HABs. The total program funding is estimated at $95,500, with applications due by February 13, 2026, for statements of interest and by March 15, 2026, for full proposals. Interested applicants can contact Kisha M. Craig at kisha.m.craig@usace.army.mil for further information.
Eligible Applicants
This opportunity is restricted to non-federal partners of the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU).