The Department of the Interior is offering the Apostle Islands Wetlands Climate Vulnerability Assessment Grant to assess and identify adaptation opportunities for the coastal wetlands in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The project will focus on 11 major coastal wetlands to gather data on wetland hydrology, water quality, and biotic communities. By comparing current and historic conditions, the research aims to predict how these crucial habitats will respond to climate change, aiding in the adaptive management of the wetlands. Northland College’s expertise and proximity make them well-suited to fulfill the project’s objectives. Application deadline is September 20, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 288769
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOIP16AC01387 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assessing Climate Vulnerability and Adaption Opportunities at Apostle Islands Wetlands – NOTICE OF INTENT |
| 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: | 15.945 — Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 10, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 12, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 20, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $76,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $76,000 |
| Award Floor: | $76,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications.This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service (NPS) intention to fund a Task Agreement against an existing Master Agreement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The Recipient is a member of the (Northern Great Lakes CESU) who was awarded a Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC31164) allowing (Northland College) to participate in specific tasks, and can provide the necessary activities involved in this particular task while providing an effective outcome for NPS and the objectives of this research/educational project.Project Need: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (APIS) is comprised of a mainland unit and 21 islands in Lake Superior. The park supports several types of coastal wetlands including lagoons, bogs, freshwater estuaries, fringing marshes, and peatlands on the mainland and on several islands. Because these wetlands are on protected lands and many are on islands, they are high quality systems and may serve as sentinel sites for the Great Lakes. However, despite their protection from many forms of anthropogenic disturbance, they are vulnerable to impacts associated with climate change (e.g., changing Lake Superior water levels, increased storm frequency and intensity, increasing wave energy, increased air and water temperatures). Currently, our ability to proactively and adaptively manage these wetlands in a changing climate is limited by a lack of sufficient data on wetland hydrology, water quality, and biotic communities.7The proposed project will address this information gap through a comprehensive assessment of 11 of the park’s major coastal wetlands (see attached site list) and, where data are available, compare current to historic conditions to elucidate trends. Data and analyses generated during this project will provide critical information on how the park’s coastal wetlands will likely respond to climate change, bolstering NPS’ capacity to adaptively manage these critical habitats.Northland College offers a unique mix of expertise, experience specific to the ApostleIslands and close geographic proximity that will enable them to meet the objectives of this project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Julie Hendricks
Lead Grants Management Specialist Phone 4026611662 Email:julie_hendricks@nps.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| corrections to title | Sep 12, 2016 | |
| Sep 12, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOIP16AC01387 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assessing Climate Vulnerability and Adaption Opportunities at Apostle Islands Wetlands – NOTICE OF INTENT |
| 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: | 15.945 — Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 10, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 12, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 20, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $76,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $76,000 |
| Award Floor: | $76,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications.This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service (NPS) intention to fund a Task Agreement against an existing Master Agreement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The Recipient is a member of the (Northern Great Lakes CESU) who was awarded a Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC31164) allowing (Northland College) to participate in specific tasks, and can provide the necessary activities involved in this particular task while providing an effective outcome for NPS and the objectives of this research/educational project.Project Need: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (APIS) is comprised of a mainland unit and 21 islands in Lake Superior. The park supports several types of coastal wetlands including lagoons, bogs, freshwater estuaries, fringing marshes, and peatlands on the mainland and on several islands. Because these wetlands are on protected lands and many are on islands, they are high quality systems and may serve as sentinel sites for the Great Lakes. However, despite their protection from many forms of anthropogenic disturbance, they are vulnerable to impacts associated with climate change (e.g., changing Lake Superior water levels, increased storm frequency and intensity, increasing wave energy, increased air and water temperatures). Currently, our ability to proactively and adaptively manage these wetlands in a changing climate is limited by a lack of sufficient data on wetland hydrology, water quality, and biotic communities.7The proposed project will address this information gap through a comprehensive assessment of 11 of the park’s major coastal wetlands (see attached site list) and, where data are available, compare current to historic conditions to elucidate trends. Data and analyses generated during this project will provide critical information on how the park’s coastal wetlands will likely respond to climate change, bolstering NPS’ capacity to adaptively manage these critical habitats.Northland College offers a unique mix of expertise, experience specific to the ApostleIslands and close geographic proximity that will enable them to meet the objectives of this project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Julie Hendricks
Lead Grants Management Specialist Phone 4026611662 Email:julie_hendricks@nps.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOIP16AC01387 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assessing Climate Vulneraility and Adaption Opportunities at Apoltle Islands Wetlands – NOTICE OF INTENT |
| 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: | 15.945 — Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 12, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 20, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $76,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $76,000 |
| Award Floor: | $76,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service (NPS) intention to fund a Task Agreement against an existing Master Agreement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The Recipient is a member of the (Northern Great Lakes CESU) who was awarded a Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC31164) allowing (Northland College) to participate in specific tasks, and can provide the necessary activities involved in this particular task while providing an effective outcome for NPS and the objectives of this research/educational project. Project Need: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (APIS) is comprised of a mainland unit and 21 islands in Lake Superior. The park supports several types of coastal wetlands including lagoons, bogs, freshwater estuaries, fringing marshes, and peatlands on the mainland and on several islands. Because these wetlands are on protected lands and many are on islands, they are high quality systems and may serve as sentinel sites for the Great Lakes. However, despite their protection from many forms of anthropogenic disturbance, they are vulnerable to impacts associated with climate change (e.g., changing Lake Superior water levels, increased storm frequency and intensity, increasing wave energy, increased air and water temperatures). Currently, our ability to proactively and adaptively manage these wetlands in a changing climate is limited by a lack of sufficient data on wetland hydrology, water quality, and biotic communities. 7 The proposed project will address this information gap through a comprehensive assessment of 11 of the park’s major coastal wetlands (see attached site list) and, where data are available, compare current to historic conditions to elucidate trends. Data and analyses generated during this project will provide critical information on how the park’s coastal wetlands will likely respond to climate change, bolstering NPS’ capacity to adaptively manage these critical habitats. Northland College offers a unique mix of expertise, experience specific to the Apostle Islands and close geographic proximity that will enable them to meet the objectives of this project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Julie Hendricks
Lead Grants Management Specialist Phone 4026611662 Email:julie_hendricks@nps.gov |
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