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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Data processing and analysis in support of the 6 year steelhead survival study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.512 Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 28, 2011 and posted on Apr 28, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 12, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $194,439.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $69,677.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals State governments County governments Special district governments City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Data processing and analysis in support of the 6 year steelhead survival study" is a Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region) cooperative agreement intended to support ongoing scientific work tied to environmental compliance for major California water operations. It is issued under CFDA 15.512 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV) and cites statutory authority from Public Law 102-575, specifically Sections 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e). The government states an intent to make the award to the University of Washington, and it is posted as a notice of intent rather than an open competition, meaning the agency is not soliciting new competitive proposals through this announcement.
The project purpose is to help Reclamation meet requirements associated with the State Water Project operational criteria and biological compliance framework, specifically the OCAP Reasonable and Prudent Alternative (RPA) Action IV.2.2. In practical terms, the work is meant to generate the scientific information needed to operate the Central Valley Project (CVP) in a way that is environmentally responsible, particularly with respect to protected fish populations and the effects of water operations on their survival and migration.
The core study focuses on juvenile steelhead (steelhead smolts) migrating out of the San Joaquin River system. The objectives are centered on quantifying survival and identifying where and why losses occur as fish move from tributaries into the mainstem San Joaquin River, then through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, and onward to Chipps Island. The study aims to measure overall survival across these migration corridors, break down mortality by specific river reaches, and estimate losses linked to water exports, which can alter migration routes and increase the chance that fish are pulled into diversion pathways rather than staying on a safer migratory course.
A major analytical theme is understanding how flow conditions and export operations influence survival and route selection. The study intends to evaluate the relationship between river flow levels, export rates, and the probability that tagged fish become entrained into particular routes within the Delta. It also includes a technology testing component, aimed at assessing experimental tools or methods that can improve the ability to determine which routes fish take, how they choose among available pathways, and how reliably researchers can detect those movements using tagging and monitoring systems.
Financially, the announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $194,439 for the overall agreement, with an award ceiling shown as $69,677 and no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity category is discretionary, the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement (implying substantial agency involvement compared with a standard grant), and the activity category is environment. The posting indicates an expected number of awards of one, consistent with the stated intent to award to a specific institution.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on April 28, 2011, with a closing date of May 12, 2011, and an archive date of May 13, 2011. While the listing includes broad eligible applicant categories (including individuals and various levels of government), the text makes clear that this particular action is a noncompetitive intent to award. The notice explicitly states that the determination not to compete is at the government’s discretion under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4), and reiterates that the announcement is not a request for competitive proposals. For questions, the listed contact is Vivian Davis, Grants Management Specialist, reachable at vdavis@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Data processing and analysis in support of the 6 year steelhead survival study."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by the Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the agency compared with a standard grant.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. It is posted as a notice of intent rather than an open competition, and the agency is not soliciting new competitive proposals through this announcement.
Who does the government intend to fund under this notice?
The government states an intent to make the award to the University of Washington.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The posting indicates an expected number of awards of one, consistent with the stated intent to award to a specific institution.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued under CFDA 15.512 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV).
What statutory authority is cited for this award?
The notice cites Public Law 102-575, specifically Sections 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to support ongoing scientific work tied to environmental compliance for major California water operations, helping Reclamation meet requirements associated with the State Water Project operational criteria and biological compliance framework.
Which compliance framework or action is specifically referenced?
The notice specifically references the OCAP Reasonable and Prudent Alternative (RPA) Action IV.2.2.
What fish and life stage are the focus of the core study?
The core study focuses on juvenile steelhead (steelhead smolts) migrating out of the San Joaquin River system.
What geographic migration corridor is being studied?
The study examines movement from tributaries into the mainstem San Joaquin River, through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, and onward to Chipps Island.
What are the primary scientific objectives described in the notice?
The objectives include quantifying survival and identifying where and why losses occur during migration, measuring overall survival across migration corridors, breaking down mortality by specific river reaches, and estimating losses linked to water exports.
How do water exports factor into the study goals?
The study aims to estimate losses linked to water exports, which can alter migration routes and increase the chance that fish are pulled into diversion pathways rather than staying on a safer migratory course.
What role do river flow conditions play in the planned analysis?
A major analytical theme is understanding how flow conditions influence survival and route selection, including evaluating relationships between river flow levels and survival outcomes.
What role do export operations play in the planned analysis?
The study intends to evaluate how export rates relate to the probability that tagged fish become entrained into particular routes within the Delta.
Does the project include any technology testing?
Yes. The notice includes a technology testing component aimed at assessing experimental tools or methods to improve the ability to determine which routes fish take, how they choose among pathways, and how reliably researchers can detect movements using tagging and monitoring systems.
What is the estimated total funding amount listed for the overall agreement?
The announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $194,439 for the overall agreement.
What is the award ceiling shown in the announcement?
The award ceiling is shown as $69,677.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the opportunity category?
The opportunity category is discretionary.
What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is environment.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 28, 2011.
What was the closing date for this notice?
The closing date was May 12, 2011.
When was the notice archived?
The archive date was May 13, 2011.
The listing mentions broad eligibility categories. Can new applicants apply through this announcement?
Even though the listing includes broad eligible applicant categories (including individuals and various levels of government), the text makes clear this is a noncompetitive intent to award and is not a request for competitive proposals.
What policy basis does the agency cite for not competing the award?
The notice states the determination not to compete is at the government’s discretion under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4).
Who is the point of contact for questions about this notice?
The listed contact is Vivian Davis, Grants Management Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Questions can be directed to Vivian Davis at vdavis@usbr.gov.
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