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- The Bureau of Reclamation Upper Colorado Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Joint Investigation of Evapotranspiration Depletion of Treated and Non Treated Saltcedar at Caballo, NM" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 30, 2012 and posted on May 29, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $8,893.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Small businesses.
- State and local governments, nonprofit organizations and institutions, public and private institutions and organizations, Federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments, individuals, small businesses, for profit organizations, and Native American Organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Joint Investigation of Evapotranspiration Depletion of Treated and Non Treated Saltcedar at Caballo, NM" is a continuation award from the Bureau of Reclamation (Upper Colorado Region) focused on natural resources management, specifically quantifying water losses tied to saltcedar vegetation near Caballo, New Mexico. The project centers on evapotranspiration (ET), which is the combined water loss to the atmosphere through evaporation and plant transpiration, and it aims to compare ET depletion between areas where saltcedar has been treated (for example, removed or otherwise controlled) and areas where it remains untreated. The practical intent is to generate field-based measurements that can support reservoir and water operations decisions by identifying how much water is being consumed by vegetation under different management conditions.
Under this cooperative agreement, New Mexico State University (NMSU) is tasked with continuing operations already underway rather than launching a new buildout. NMSU will keep monitoring and maintaining seven existing tower sites that are already installed in the study area. These towers are used to collect flux data, meaning they measure exchanges between the land surface and the atmosphere that can be translated into evapotranspiration estimates. The work product includes providing flux measurements at two time scales: 30-minute intervals and daily summaries. This kind of temporal resolution is important because it captures short-term variability driven by weather, plant activity, and operational conditions, while also delivering daily totals that are easier to use for water accounting and management comparisons.
In addition to the tower network, NMSU will continue monitoring an existing network of groundwater piezometers. Piezometers are monitoring wells used to measure groundwater levels and pressure, and in this context they help connect surface vegetation water use with groundwater dynamics. Tracking groundwater responses alongside ET measurements can clarify whether vegetation-driven depletion is being supplied by shallow groundwater, soil moisture, or a mix of sources, and it strengthens the interpretation of ET changes following saltcedar treatment. NMSU is also expected to deliver a final report that synthesizes the monitoring results and provides recommendations aimed at reservoir management strategies that could limit water losses, presumably by informing vegetation management, operational timing, or other site-specific actions.
The announcement notes that NMSU may also acquire and install additional equipment needed to measure fluxes during low water storage operations. That detail suggests an operational concern that existing instrumentation or configurations may not fully capture conditions when reservoir levels are low, which can change shoreline exposure, plant access to water, microclimate conditions, and the representativeness of current measurement sites. Adding or adjusting equipment during these periods would help ensure the study reflects the full range of conditions that affect evapotranspiration and water depletion in the area.
Administratively, this opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number R12SS40023 and is categorized as a continuation, with a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. It falls under CFDA 15.517 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act). The expected number of awards is one, with a fixed award amount: an award ceiling and floor both listed at $8,893, and no cost sharing or matching requirement. The posting date was May 29, 2012, with an original and current closing date of June 11, 2012, and an archive date of June 12, 2012. Eligible applicants are broadly defined to include state and local governments, federally recognized tribal governments, nonprofit and for-profit organizations (including small businesses), institutions, individuals, and Native American organizations, reflecting a wide eligibility scope even though the described work is specifically tied to NMSU’s ongoing monitoring role.
For access issues or administrative questions, the contact listed is Timothy Wagoner, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 801-524-3704 through the Bureau of Reclamation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Joint Investigation of Evapotranspiration Depletion of Treated and Non Treated Saltcedar at Caballo, NM."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation opportunity (Upper Colorado Region).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on quantifying water losses associated with saltcedar vegetation near Caballo, New Mexico by measuring evapotranspiration (ET) and comparing ET depletion in treated versus untreated saltcedar areas. The practical intent is to produce field-based measurements that can inform reservoir and water operations decisions.
What does "evapotranspiration (ET)" mean in this project?
ET is the combined water loss to the atmosphere through evaporation and plant transpiration. In this project, ET is used as a way to estimate how much water is being consumed by vegetation under different management conditions (treated vs untreated saltcedar).
Where is the study located?
The work is located near Caballo, New Mexico.
What is being compared in the study?
The study compares evapotranspiration depletion between areas where saltcedar has been treated (for example, removed or otherwise controlled) and areas where saltcedar remains untreated.
What type of award is this?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
Is this a new project or a continuation of existing work?
This is a continuation award. The work described is a continuation of operations already underway rather than a new buildout.
Who is responsible for carrying out the work described?
New Mexico State University (NMSU) is tasked with continuing the ongoing operations described, including maintaining monitoring sites and delivering data products and a final report.
What monitoring infrastructure is already in place?
NMSU will continue monitoring and maintaining seven existing tower sites already installed in the study area. These towers collect flux data that can be translated into evapotranspiration estimates.
What kind of data will the tower sites provide?
The towers provide flux measurements at two time scales: 30-minute intervals and daily summaries.
Why are both 30-minute and daily ET measurements included?
The 30-minute data capture short-term variability driven by weather, plant activity, and operational conditions, while daily summaries provide daily totals that are easier to use for water accounting and management comparisons.
Will groundwater be monitored as part of the project?
Yes. NMSU will continue monitoring an existing network of groundwater piezometers.
What are piezometers and why are they used here?
Piezometers are monitoring wells used to measure groundwater levels and pressure. In this context, they help connect vegetation water use (ET depletion) with groundwater dynamics and support interpretation of ET changes after saltcedar treatment.
What deliverables are expected from NMSU?
Deliverables include ongoing flux measurements (30-minute and daily) from the tower network, continued groundwater monitoring via piezometers, and a final report synthesizing results with recommendations aimed at reservoir management strategies that could limit water losses.
Will any new equipment be purchased or installed?
The announcement notes that NMSU may acquire and install additional equipment needed to measure fluxes during low water storage operations.
What does "low water storage operations" refer to in this context?
It refers to operational conditions when reservoir storage levels are low, which can change shoreline exposure, vegetation access to water, microclimate conditions, and how representative current measurement sites are. Additional or adjusted equipment would help capture ET under these conditions.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R12SS40023.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.517 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act).
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the funding amount for the award?
The award amount is fixed at $8,893. The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $8,893.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broadly defined to include state and local governments, federally recognized tribal governments, nonprofit and for-profit organizations (including small businesses), institutions, individuals, and Native American organizations.
If eligibility is broad, why does the description focus on NMSU?
The opportunity is described as a continuation award tied to ongoing operations, and the statement of work describes NMSU continuing monitoring activities already underway.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was May 29, 2012.
What were the closing dates?
The original closing date and the current closing date were both June 11, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 12, 2012.
Who is the contact person for access issues or administrative questions?
The contact listed is Timothy Wagoner, Grants Management Specialist, Bureau of Reclamation.
How can the contact person be reached?
Timothy Wagoner can be reached by phone at 801-524-3704.
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