This grant is for the critical continuation of the Common Murre Restoration Project, specifically awarding funding to Harry Carter of Carter Biological Consulting. This decision acknowledges his unparalleled expertise and extensive, irreplaceable involvement in the program since 1995. Mr. Carter’s profound knowledge in Common Murre restoration techniques, seabird population data analysis, and colony survey methodologies is central to the project’s success. His contributions will include providing data from previous studies for ongoing analyses and publications. Crucially, he will lead the 2011 seabird breeding colony surveys, ensuring methodological consistency with prior work, vital for accurate long-term data comparison. Carter Biological Consulting further supports the project with $4,733 in-kind services, reinforcing this strategic partnership for continued conservation success.
Opportunity ID: 90693
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R8-NWRS-005-SFB |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Common Murre Restoration Project |
| 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: | 15.658 — Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 28, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 29, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | May 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $45,930 |
| Award Ceiling: | $45,930 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | This award is anticipated to be a single-source determination because of technical expertise, support capacity and cost-sharing ability provided by Harry Carter (Carter Biological Consulting). Mr. Carter has vast experience and expertise in restoration techniques for Common Murres; analyses, interpretation and publication of seabird population data; and seabird colony survey techniques. Mr. Carter has been part of the Common Murre Restoration Project working group and an integral part of the program since 1995. Knowledge he contains of this program is irreplaceable. Mr. Carter will provide data from past studies to be included in analyses for publication. Also, he led the last survey of seabird breeding colonies in California. His leadership on surveys to be conducted in 2011 are essential to assuring that methodologies are comparable to the previous survey. Carter will provide $4,733 of in-kind services to the project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
LUCINDA BALLARD
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Phone 510-792-0222 x128 Email:lucinda_ballard@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2011 | ||
| Apr 29, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R8-NWRS-005-SFB |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Common Murre Restoration Project |
| 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: | 15.658 — Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 28, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 29, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | May 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $45,930 |
| Award Ceiling: | $45,930 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | This award is anticipated to be a single-source determination because of technical expertise, support capacity and cost-sharing ability provided by Harry Carter (Carter Biological Consulting). Mr. Carter has vast experience and expertise in restoration techniques for Common Murres; analyses, interpretation and publication of seabird population data; and seabird colony survey techniques. Mr. Carter has been part of the Common Murre Restoration Project working group and an integral part of the program since 1995. Knowledge he contains of this program is irreplaceable. Mr. Carter will provide data from past studies to be included in analyses for publication. Also, he led the last survey of seabird breeding colonies in California. His leadership on surveys to be conducted in 2011 are essential to assuring that methodologies are comparable to the previous survey. Carter will provide $4,733 of in-kind services to the project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
LUCINDA BALLARD
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Phone 510-792-0222 x128 Email:lucinda_ballard@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R8-NWRS-005-SFB |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Common Murre Restoration Project |
| 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: | 15.658 — Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 29, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | May 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $45,930 |
| Award Ceiling: | $45,930 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The primary purpose for this agreement is to provide continuing support for the Service�s Apex Houston Common Murre Restoration Project. The agreement is being implemented to: 1) write and co-author published scientific papers and unpublished reports resulting from the Apex Houston (oil spill) Common Murre Restoration Project; 2) conduct or assist boat, ground and aerial surveys and other monitoring of seabirds in California and potentially other parts of the Pacific Coast to provide or update baseline data on seabird population sizes, status and trends; 3) review or develop study plans for seabird restoration and monitoring projects in California or other parts of the Pacific Coast; and 4) assist on-going and future restoration projects in California or other parts of the Pacific Coast as needed. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
LUCINDA BALLARD
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Phone 510-792-0222 x128 Email:lucinda_ballard@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 90693 Full Announcement-1 -> notice_of_intent_harry carter.pdf
Folder 90693 Full Announcement-2 -> sf424(fws-cbccoopagreement7march2011).pdf
Folder 90693 Full Announcement-3 -> sf 424b 4-29-2011.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | LUCINDA BALLARD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Phone 510-792-0222 x128 Email: lucinda_ballard@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00050830 | Apr 28, 2011 | Apr 30, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
90693 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
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