The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering this cooperative-agreement grant to universities for hydroecological modeling research. This grant is for utilizing the RHESSys (Regional HydroEcological Simulation System) model to simulate ecosystem processes and hydrology across five diverse forested montane watersheds in the western U.S. Objectives include establishing RHESSys simulations to compare with empirical data on climate-induced mortality. The project also involves calibrating the model for specific sites, revising existing simulations for climate change response comparisons, and integrating succession and fire models with RHESSys. This initiative aims to enhance understanding of complex hydroecological systems.
Opportunity ID: 47240
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 09HQPA0032 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.808 — U.S. Geological Survey_ Research and Data Collection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 07, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 17, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $79,462 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESU’s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The U.S. Geological Surveys is offering a cooperative-agreement opportunity to universities that have the ability to conduct modeling research for hydroecological questions that meet the objectives listed below. The objectives are to use the RHESSys (Regional HydroEcological Simulation System) model to simulate ecosystem processes and hydrology in five forested montane watersheds representing diverse conditions across the western U.S. (MacDonald Watershed, MT, Loch Vale Watershed, CO, Jemez Watershed, NM, Upper Merced watershed, CA, and Stehekin Watershed, WA). In 2009-2010 research will include the following: 1. Select sites and set up RHESSys simulations for comparison with empirical data analysis of climate induced mortality and dieback 2. Calibrate most recent version of RHESSys for Loch Vale watershed and Jemez Mountains New Mexico (semi-arid) site 3. Build on and revise previous RHESSys WMI simulations for 5 original forested watersheds (+ several additional sites with current RHESSys simulations) and develop a strategy for inter-site comparison of climate change responses 4. Develop a strategy for integrating succession and fire models with RHESSys |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
FAITH GRAVES
Contract Specialist Phone 703-648-7356 Email:fgraves@usgs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 47240 Full Announcement-1 -> opportunity announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | FAITH GRAVES Contract Specialist Phone 703-648-7356 Email: fgraves@usgs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.808 | 09HQPA0032 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU | PKG00012031 | May 07, 2009 | May 18, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
47240 SF424-2.0.pdf
47240 Project-1.1.pdf
47240 SF424B-1.1.pdf
47240 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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