The US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wetlands Inventory, is offering this grant to Ducks Unlimited, Great Lakes and Atlantic Regional Office, to investigate advanced techniques for the identification, classification, and boundary determination of temperate freshwater wetlands. Focusing primarily on the Great Lakes and Atlantic regions, this cooperative agreement leverages DU-GLARO’s unique qualifications and prior successful collaborations with FWS in wetland mapping and geospatial tool development. The project will incorporate recent advancements in remote sensing technology, including image analysis, to improve the detection and classification of wetland habitats. Both organizations will conduct rigorous data verification and quality control. This initiative is especially keen on addressing technical challenges in mapping forested wetlands, building on DU’s recent work with the USDA-Forest Service.
Opportunity ID: 109973
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R9-NWI-DU |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FWS-R9-NWI-DU |
| 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: | 15.665 — National Wetlands Inventory |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 05, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 05, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 04, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This opportunity is not a request for applications. The determination not to compete is based on Department policy (505 DM 2.14, D) [4 – Unique Qualifications] and is within the discretion of the Agency. See Notice of Intent justification under full Announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wetlands Inventory, intends to award Ducks Unlimited, Great Lakes and Atlantic Regional Office (DU-GLARO), a single source award under the terms of this cooperative agreement. DU-GLARO will work cooperatively with the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) National Standards and Support Team (NSST) to investigate techniques for the identification, classification, and boundary determination of temperate freshwater wetlands primarily in the Great Lakes and Atlantic regions. DU-GLARO is uniquely qualified for this cooperative venture for a number of reasons. The FWS has previously worked with DU-GLARO to refine methods for updating wetland maps, conducting wetland change studies, and developing geospatial tools for various applications. This project will incorporate recent advances in remote sensing technology specifically image analysis and the detection and appropriate classification of wetland habitats. DU-GLARO and FWS will also continue this working cooperation by conducting data verification and quality control reviews to ensure products developed through this agreement meet FWS quality standards. Recently DU has partnered with USDA-Forest Service, having received a grant to investigate the utility of new remote sensing technologies to map wetlands in forested regions of northern Wisconsin. The application of such technologies is of great interest to FWS, since the detection and classification of forested wetlands pose technical problems. A detailed Sole Source Justification and Statement of Substantial Involvement is attached. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tom Dahl
608-238-9334 Email:tom_dahl@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 109973 Full Announcement-1 -> usfws noi sole source – du .pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tom Dahl 608-238-9334 Email: tom_dahl@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00068211 | Jul 29, 2011 | Aug 05, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
109973 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
109973 SF424A-1.0.pdf
109973 SF424B-1.1.pdf
109973 Project-1.1.pdf
109973 Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
109973 Other-1.1.pdf
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