This grant supports comprehensive research to predict climate change impacts on aquatic ecosystems within the Great Northern Landscape, specifically focusing on the transboundary Flathead River system. The project assesses potential hydrologic, geomorphic, and thermal effects on foodwebs, native salmonids like bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout, and lotic habitats. It integrates downscaled climate models, spatial data, species vulnerability assessments, population genetics, and remote sensing. The research aims to identify habitats and populations most susceptible to climate change, inform future conservation strategies, and develop monitoring programs. Outcomes will aid in developing effective conservation delivery options in response to climate change and other environmental stressors. This initiative builds on existing climate change and transboundary research efforts.
Opportunity ID: 122594
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R6-CLIMATECHANGEONAQUATICECOSYSTEMS |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Predicting Effects of Climate Change on Aquatic Ecosystems in the Great Northern Landscape |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
Assistance Listings: | 15.644 — Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 2 |
Posted Date: | Sep 14, 2011 |
Last Updated Date: | Sep 14, 2011 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 15, 2011 |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 15, 2011 |
Archive Date: | Oct 15, 2011 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a notice of intent to award this agreement to the University of Montana under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
Description: | This synopsis is the full announcement. Predicting Effects of Climate Change on Aquatic Ecosystems in the Great Northern Landscape: Combining Vulnerability Assessments, Landscape Connectivity, and Modeling for Conservation. Global climate change is likely to dramatically impact the structure and function of freshwater systems, yet no studies have comprehensively assessed the potential effects of climate change on aquatic ecosystems in the Great Northern Landscape. The continued research described herein aims to build on an existing climate change and transboundary research program to assess the potential hydrologic, geomorphic, and thermal effects on foodwebs, native salmonids (threatened bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout), and lotic habitats in the transboundary (US and Canada) Flathead River system. The project will apply new and existing techniques for combining downscaled and regionalized climate models linked with specific spatial data, fine-scale aquatic species vulnerability assessments (invertebrates=fish), population genetic data, and remotely sensed riparian and aquatic habitat analysis. Results may be used to identify populations and habitats most susceptible to the impacts of climate change; develop monitoring and evaluation programs; inform future research needs; and develop conservation delivery options in response to climate change and other stressors (e.g., habitat loss and invasive species) that are often complicated or exacerbated by climate change. The tasks to be performed under this agreement are as follows:-Role of Existing Climate Change-Related Projects-Foodwebs-Fish-Aquatic and Riparian Habitat-Collaboration with CMP -Transboundary capacity support |
Link to Additional Information: | – |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andrea Meyer
Grants Management Specialist Email:andrea_meyer@fws.gov |
Version History
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DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R6-CLIMATECHANGEONAQUATICECOSYSTEMS |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Predicting Effects of Climate Change on Aquatic Ecosystems in the Great Northern Landscape |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
Assistance Listings: | 15.644 — Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 2 |
Posted Date: | Sep 14, 2011 |
Last Updated Date: | Sep 14, 2011 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 15, 2011 |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 15, 2011 |
Archive Date: | Oct 15, 2011 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a notice of intent to award this agreement to the University of Montana under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
Description: | This synopsis is the full announcement. Predicting Effects of Climate Change on Aquatic Ecosystems in the Great Northern Landscape: Combining Vulnerability Assessments, Landscape Connectivity, and Modeling for Conservation. Global climate change is likely to dramatically impact the structure and function of freshwater systems, yet no studies have comprehensively assessed the potential effects of climate change on aquatic ecosystems in the Great Northern Landscape. The continued research described herein aims to build on an existing climate change and transboundary research program to assess the potential hydrologic, geomorphic, and thermal effects on foodwebs, native salmonids (threatened bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout), and lotic habitats in the transboundary (US and Canada) Flathead River system. The project will apply new and existing techniques for combining downscaled and regionalized climate models linked with specific spatial data, fine-scale aquatic species vulnerability assessments (invertebrates=fish), population genetic data, and remotely sensed riparian and aquatic habitat analysis. Results may be used to identify populations and habitats most susceptible to the impacts of climate change; develop monitoring and evaluation programs; inform future research needs; and develop conservation delivery options in response to climate change and other stressors (e.g., habitat loss and invasive species) that are often complicated or exacerbated by climate change. The tasks to be performed under this agreement are as follows:-Role of Existing Climate Change-Related Projects-Foodwebs-Fish-Aquatic and Riparian Habitat-Collaboration with CMP -Transboundary capacity support |
Link to Additional Information: | – |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andrea Meyer
Grants Management Specialist Email:andrea_meyer@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R6-CLIMATECHANGEONAQUATICECOSYSTEMS |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Predicting Effects of Climate Change on Aquatic Ecosystems in the Great Northern Landscape |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
Assistance Listings: | 15.644 — Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Sep 14, 2011 |
Last Updated Date: | – |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 15, 2011 |
Archive Date: | Oct 15, 2011 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a notice of intent to award this agreement to the University of Montana under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
Description: | This synopsis is the full announcement. Predicting Effects of Climate Change on Aquatic Ecosystems in the Great Northern Landscape: Combining Vulnerability Assessments, Landscape Connectivity, and Modeling for Conservation. Global climate change is likely to dramatically impact the structure and function of freshwater systems, yet no studies have comprehensively assessed the potential effects of climate change on aquatic ecosystems in the Great Northern Landscape. The continued research described herein aims to build on an existing climate change and transboundary research program to assess the potential hydrologic, geomorphic, and thermal effects on foodwebs, native salmonids (threatened bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout), and lotic habitats in the transboundary (US and Canada) Flathead River system. The project will apply new and existing techniques for combining downscaled and regionalized climate models linked with specific spatial data, fine-scale aquatic species vulnerability assessments (invertebrates=fish), population genetic data, and remotely sensed riparian and aquatic habitat analysis. Results may be used to identify populations and habitats most susceptible to the impacts of climate change; develop monitoring and evaluation programs; inform future research needs; and develop conservation delivery options in response to climate change and other stressors (e.g., habitat loss and invasive species) that are often complicated or exacerbated by climate change. The tasks to be performed under this agreement are as follows: -Role of Existing Climate Change-Related Projects -Foodwebs -Fish -Aquatic and Riparian Habitat -Collaboration with CMP -Transboundary capacity support |
Link to Additional Information: | – |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andrea Meyer
Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-236-5412 Email:andrea_meyer@fws.gov |
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Packages
Agency Contact Information: | Andrea Meyer Grants Management Specialist Email: andrea_meyer@fws.gov |
Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
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15.644 | PKG00078271 | Sep 15, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
122594 SF424-2.0.pdf
122594 SF424A-1.0.pdf
122594 SF424B-1.1.pdf