This grant from Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site (KNRI) is for completing a comprehensive ecological assessment of the riparian forest within the site’s sylvan tracts. The project aims to replicate and compare findings from a vegetative survey conducted 25 years ago to evaluate the current forest health, which is believed to be rapidly failing due to altered Missouri River flooding regimes. This assessment will enable KNRI park management to make informed future restoration decisions. The study will also identify critical management issues impacting forest conditions, including invasive species, deer browsing, hazardous trees, cultural resource concerns, hydrological changes, and the presence of pathogenic fungi and insects.
Opportunity ID: 48907
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | A1548090007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Evaluation and Ecological Assessment of riparian Forest at Knife River Indian Villages NHS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Biological/Research |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 04, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 06, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 06, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 05, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $69,510 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a single source award to University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN. The PI’s prior experience and research expertise make the Cooperator uniquely qualified to carry out the terms of this agreement in a cost-effective manner. The Cooperator will benefit from the funding for a graduate student to conduct (1) a literature review of ecology of Missouri River bootomland forests, (2) a vegetation survey, (3) a comparative analysis of vegetation change, and (4) synthesize results into a Final Report. This funding will provide support that aids in a student’s professional development including: developing field ecological skills, providing experience in research within the unique setting of a NP/NHS, developing environmental assessment and sythesis skills, and providing job experience valued in future employment. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this project is to complete an assessment of the current forest condition within the sylvan tracts of Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site (KNRI), replicating and comparing results from vegetative survey and assessment conducted 25 years ago. The assessment will allow park management to determine the current health conditions (believed to be rapidly failing due to changed flooding regimes related to the proximity of the dammed Missouri River) and make future decisions for restoration. The study will also identify various management issues that have affected current forest conditions including invasive species, deer browsing, hazardous tree conditions, cultural resource concerns, hydrologic regime changes, and the presence of pathogenic fungus and insects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tonya Bradley
Contract Specialist Phone 402-661-1656 Email:tonya_bradley@nps.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tonya Bradley Contract Specialist Phone 402-661-1656 Email: tonya_bradley@nps.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00013451 | Aug 04, 2009 | Aug 06, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
48907 SF424-2.0.pdf
48907 SF424A-1.0.pdf
48907 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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