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Opportunity Information: Apply for 08HQPA0017

The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit is offering a grant opportunity focused on enhancing the Everglades Depth Estimation Network (EDEN), which is vital for modeling the Everglades ecosystem under the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. The development of EDEN is ongoing, involving the collection of high-accuracy elevation data and the refinement of water surfacing algorithms.

Recent findings from the Gawlik Lab at FAU indicate that the hydroperiods in Water Conservation Area 1 (WCA1) exhibit greater variability and complexity compared to other areas, attributed to the unique topography that includes numerous small tree islands. Investigations suggest that elevation measurements in WCA1 are uneven, as some areas measure significantly higher than their surroundings without clear landscape differences.

To enhance the EDEN dataset, the proposed research will focus on understanding the variability and errors in the digital elevation model (DEM) within WCA1. This effort is essential for improving data quality and supporting effective restoration strategies. The research includes three key objectives:

1. Building a reference base of ground elevation data for WCA1. 2. Conducting a statistical comparison of the modeled EDEN DEM against actual ground elevations. 3. Documenting a processing program to manage EDEN surface data efficiently.

These activities aim to provide a robust framework for understanding and leveraging EDEN data in future research and management efforts in the Everglades.

• The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, South Florida Caribbean CESU" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808 U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
• This funding opportunity was created on Feb 20, 2008 and posted on Feb 20, 2008.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 29, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
• The funding agency has allocated a total of $15,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
• This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program the South Florida Caribbean CESU. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the South Florida Caribbean Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.

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