Willamette Systems Alternatives Analysis and Simulation Tool Development and Application to Inform Implementation and Adaptive Management Plans
ID: 353534Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Engineer Research and Development Center (DOD-COE-ERDC)

Award Range

$0 - $175K

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/353534
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Apr 15, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jun 5, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Engineer Research and Development Center is seeking a cooperative agreement for the development and application of the Willamette Systems Alternatives Analysis and Simulation Tool. This tool will be used to inform implementation and adaptive management plans. The proposed agreement includes the development of simulation tools for managing agencies, the application of simulations to inform management direction, and the incorporation of the best available data to update the simulation modeling. The work also involves completing analysis of the effects of the preferred alternative on Upper Willamette River Spring Chinook and winter steelhead, refining the Corps Fish Benefit Workbook, and delivering lifecycle models for future application. The analysis will occur once Biological Opinions from NMFS and USFWS are received, and implementation and adaptive management will begin in 2025.

Point(s) of Contact
kisha.m.craig@usace.army.mil
Files
Title
Posted
FOA_W81EWF-24-SOI-0025.pdf
4/16/2024
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