Department of Natural Resources Grant: Research on Acoustic Deterrent System for Bigheaded Carp in Wabash River

The Department of Natural Resources is offering a grant for research aimed at deploying and assessing the effectiveness of an Acoustic Deterrent System (ADS) for Bigheaded Carp in the Wabash River. The project includes monitoring fish movement with a telemetry network, evaluating historical movement patterns of Asian carp, and comparing fish movement before and after ADS installation. Application deadline is Jun 26, 2019.

Opportunity ID: 317003

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	USGS-19-FA-0238
Funding Opportunity Title:	Deployment of an Acoustic Deterrent System for Bigheaded Carp on the Wabash River
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:	15.808 — U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Jun 13, 2019
Last Updated Date:	Jun 13, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 26, 2019
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 26, 2019
Archive Date:	Jun 27, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$21,366
Award Ceiling:	$21,366
Award Floor:	$21,366

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:	–

Additional Information

Agency Name:	Geological Survey
Description:	The research objectives of the proposals are: 1) To deploy and operate a telemetry network to monitor the movement of fishes (including Asian Carp) in a barrow pit of the Wabash River during the deployment of an underwater Acoustic Deterrent System (ADS) 2) To evaluate the historical patterns of movement of Asian carp in the Wabash River to inform the operation of an ADS installed in the Wabash River. 3) To compare to historical movement patterns of fish to those after an ADS has been installed.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Desiree T Santa Grant Specialist Phone 703-648-7382 Email:dsanta@usgs.gov

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