This Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) grant is a cooperative agreement with Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (SMUMN) aimed at advancing wetlands mapping technology. SMUMN, uniquely qualified due to prior collaboration with FWS on similar projects, will develop and implement innovative techniques for digitally capturing and updating wetlands map data. This includes processing raster image scans, annotated aerial photography, and utilizing image analysis. The project will focus on cutting-edge methods for converting raster to vector data and digitizing hard copy annotations. A critical component involves developing robust data verification and quality control procedures to ensure all resulting data meets the high FWS quality standards, significantly enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of national wetlands inventory efforts.
Opportunity ID: 109895
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R9-NWI-SMUMN |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FWS-R9-NWI-SMUMN |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.665 — National Wetlands Inventory |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 05, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 05, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 04, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $240,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $240,000 |
| Award Floor: | $240,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This opportunity is not a request for applications. The determination not to compete is based on Department policy (505 DM 2.14, B)[4. Unique Qaulifications] and is within the discretion of the Agency. See Notice of Intent justification under Full Announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Under the terms of this cooperative agreement task, Saint Mary�s University of Minnesota (SMUMN) will work cooperatively with the Fish and Wildlife Service�s (FWS) National Wetlands Inventory, National Standards and Support Team (NSST), to develop and implement techniques for the digital capture of raster image scans, annotated aerial photography and for the image analysis and updating of wetlands map data in a selected coastal watershed. SMUMN is uniquely qualified for this cooperative venture. The FWS has previously worked with SMUMN to develop prototype methods for the accurate conversion of hardcopy wetland photo delineations to GIS databases. Similar techniques will be used in this project, however, research and workflow process development will incorporate recent advances in GIS technology specifically related to raster to vector data, hard copy annotations to digits, and image analysis in collaboration with FWS. SMUMN and FWS will also continue this working cooperation to develop data verification and quality control procedures to ensure data developed through this agreement meet FWS quality standards. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jo Ann Mills
Phone 703-358-2161 Email:tom_dahl@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Agency contact: Tom Dahl | Jul 29, 2011 | |
| Jul 29, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R9-NWI-SMUMN |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FWS-R9-NWI-SMUMN |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.665 — National Wetlands Inventory |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 05, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 05, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 04, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $240,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $240,000 |
| Award Floor: | $240,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This opportunity is not a request for applications. The determination not to compete is based on Department policy (505 DM 2.14, B)[4. Unique Qaulifications] and is within the discretion of the Agency. See Notice of Intent justification under Full Announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Under the terms of this cooperative agreement task, Saint Mary�s University of Minnesota (SMUMN) will work cooperatively with the Fish and Wildlife Service�s (FWS) National Wetlands Inventory, National Standards and Support Team (NSST), to develop and implement techniques for the digital capture of raster image scans, annotated aerial photography and for the image analysis and updating of wetlands map data in a selected coastal watershed. SMUMN is uniquely qualified for this cooperative venture. The FWS has previously worked with SMUMN to develop prototype methods for the accurate conversion of hardcopy wetland photo delineations to GIS databases. Similar techniques will be used in this project, however, research and workflow process development will incorporate recent advances in GIS technology specifically related to raster to vector data, hard copy annotations to digits, and image analysis in collaboration with FWS. SMUMN and FWS will also continue this working cooperation to develop data verification and quality control procedures to ensure data developed through this agreement meet FWS quality standards. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jo Ann Mills
Phone 703-358-2161 Email:tom_dahl@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R9-NWI-SMUMN |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FWS-R9-NWI-SMUMN |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.665 — National Wetlands Inventory |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 05, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 04, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $240,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $240,000 |
| Award Floor: | $240,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This opportunity is not a request for applications. The determination not to compete is based on Department policy (505 DM 2.14, B)[4. Unique Qaulifications] and is within the discretion of the Agency. See Notice of Intent justification under Full Announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Under the terms of this cooperative agreement task, Saint Mary�s University of Minnesota (SMUMN) will work cooperatively with the Fish and Wildlife Service�s (FWS) National Wetlands Inventory, National Standards and Support Team (NSST), to develop and implement techniques for the digital capture of raster image scans, annotated aerial photography and for the image analysis and updating of wetlands map data in a selected coastal watershed. SMUMN is uniquely qualified for this cooperative venture. The FWS has previously worked with SMUMN to develop prototype methods for the accurate conversion of hardcopy wetland photo delineations to GIS databases. Similar techniques will be used in this project, however, research and workflow process development will incorporate recent advances in GIS technology specifically related to raster to vector data, hard copy annotations to digits, and image analysis in collaboration with FWS. SMUMN and FWS will also continue this working cooperation to develop data verification and quality control procedures to ensure data developed through this agreement meet FWS quality standards. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jo Ann Mills
Phone 703-358-2161 Email:Jo_ann_mills@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 109895 Full Announcement-1 -> usfws noi sole source – smumn .pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jo Ann Mills Phone 703-358-2161 Email: tom_dahl@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.665 | PKG00068170 | Jul 29, 2011 | Aug 05, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
109895 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
109895 SF424A-1.0.pdf
109895 SF424B-1.1.pdf
109895 Project-1.1.pdf
109895 Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
109895 Other-1.1.pdf
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