Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R8 813318J216
Apply for FWS R8 813318J216
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "McDaniel Slough Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 22, 2008 and posted on Jul 22, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 28, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $205,830.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $205,830.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The McDaniel Slough Project grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R8 813318J216) was a discretionary, single-award Cooperative Agreement offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). It was designed to set up a formal contractual mechanism between FWS, acting on behalf of the Kure/Stuyvesant Trustee Council, and the City of Arcata to carry out natural resource restoration intended to compensate for environmental injuries caused by oil discharges associated with the Stuyvesant/Humboldt Coast Oil Spill and the Kure/Humboldt Bay Oil Spill. A key point is that the oil discharges were attributed to parties not involved in this cooperative agreement, while the funding supported restoration actions to address the resulting resource damages.
The project itself centered on restoring and enhancing wetlands adjacent to Humboldt Bay in northern California. The City of Arcata proposed to restore tidal wetland functions on 212 acres out of a 252-acre area that historically included tidal salt and brackish marsh as well as freshwater wetlands. The remaining acreage was planned for enhancement and active management as a mix of freshwater and brackish ponds along with grassland and riparian habitat. Beyond ecological restoration, the project also incorporated public access and education features such as trails, wildlife viewing structures, benches, and informational kiosks, reflecting a combined conservation and community-use approach.
On the ecological side, the restoration would create a diverse, interconnected mosaic of habitat types including vegetated wetlands, mudflats, tidal sloughs, and other intertidal features. This habitat complexity was expected to support a broad range of wildlife, particularly birds that rely on estuarine and wetland systems for feeding, nesting, and migration stopovers. The work also targeted aquatic benefits by improving conditions in McDaniel Slough and Janes Creek. Planned actions included removing barriers that restricted fish movement, deepening historic slough channels, partially removing failing or obsolete levees, and re-establishing tidal influence to restore estuarine function. These changes were intended to improve habitat quality and connectivity for fish and invertebrates, supporting healthier estuary food webs and better access to rearing and foraging areas.
The land involved in the project was owned by both the City of Arcata and the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). Implementation responsibility rested with the City of Arcata, operating under a cooperative agreement with CDFG, which indicates coordination across local and state landowners for construction, habitat management, and long-term stewardship.
In terms of funding details, the opportunity anticipated one award with an estimated total funding amount of $205,830, and both the award ceiling and floor were set at $205,830, meaning the award amount was fixed rather than a range. Cost sharing or matching was required. Eligible applicants were limited to city or township governments, aligning with the project being led by the City of Arcata. The opportunity was posted on July 22, 2008, with a closing date of July 28, 2008, and it was later archived on August 27, 2008. The listed point of contact for assistance was Patrick Schulze, Cooperative Agreements Assistant, reachable by phone at 707-822-7201.
McDaniel Slough Project Grant (FWS R8 813318J216) - FAQs
What is the McDaniel Slough Project grant opportunity?
The McDaniel Slough Project (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R8 813318J216) was a discretionary, single-award Cooperative Agreement offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Its purpose was to establish a formal contractual mechanism for carrying out natural resource restoration actions in northern California, focused on wetlands adjacent to Humboldt Bay.
Who offered this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), acting on behalf of the Kure/Stuyvesant Trustee Council.
What was the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The cooperative agreement was designed to support natural resource restoration intended to compensate for environmental injuries caused by oil discharges associated with the Stuyvesant/Humboldt Coast Oil Spill and the Kure/Humboldt Bay Oil Spill.
Which oil spills were referenced as the source of the environmental injuries being addressed?
The restoration was tied to environmental injuries associated with two incidents: the Stuyvesant/Humboldt Coast Oil Spill and the Kure/Humboldt Bay Oil Spill.
Were the parties responsible for the oil discharges part of this cooperative agreement?
No. The oil discharges were attributed to parties not involved in the cooperative agreement. The funding supported restoration actions to address resulting natural resource damages.
What type of award was anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award under a Cooperative Agreement.
How many awards were expected to be made?
One award was anticipated.
What was the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $205,830.
Was the award amount flexible or fixed?
The award amount was fixed. The award ceiling and award floor were both set at $205,830, meaning the opportunity did not present a funding range.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required under this opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were limited to city or township governments.
Which local government was identified as the implementing applicant for the project?
The City of Arcata was identified as the entity responsible for implementation under the cooperative agreement.
What geographic area did the project focus on?
The project focused on wetlands adjacent to Humboldt Bay in northern California, including areas connected to McDaniel Slough and Janes Creek.
How large was the overall project area?
The project area was described as a 252-acre area that historically included tidal salt and brackish marsh as well as freshwater wetlands.
How many acres were proposed for tidal wetland function restoration?
The City of Arcata proposed restoring tidal wetland functions on 212 acres of the 252-acre area.
What was planned for the remaining acreage not included in the 212 acres of tidal restoration?
The remaining acreage was planned for enhancement and active management as a mix of freshwater and brackish ponds, along with grassland and riparian habitat.
What kinds of habitats were expected to be created or restored?
The restoration was expected to create a diverse, interconnected mosaic of habitat types, including vegetated wetlands, mudflats, tidal sloughs, and other intertidal features.
What wildlife benefits were expected from the habitat restoration?
The habitat complexity was expected to support a broad range of wildlife, particularly birds that rely on estuarine and wetland systems for feeding, nesting, and migration stopovers.
What aquatic benefits were targeted by the project?
The project targeted aquatic benefits by improving conditions in McDaniel Slough and Janes Creek, with the intent to improve habitat quality and connectivity for fish and invertebrates and support healthier estuary food webs.
What specific restoration actions were planned to improve fish movement and estuarine function?
Planned actions included removing barriers that restricted fish movement, deepening historic slough channels, partially removing failing or obsolete levees, and re-establishing tidal influence to restore estuarine function.
Did the project include public access or education components?
Yes. The project incorporated public access and education features such as trails, wildlife viewing structures, benches, and informational kiosks.
Who owned the land involved in the project?
The land involved in the project was owned by both the City of Arcata and the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG).
Who was responsible for implementing the project work?
Implementation responsibility rested with the City of Arcata, operating under a cooperative agreement with CDFG, reflecting coordination across local and state landowners for construction, habitat management, and long-term stewardship.
When was the funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 22, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was July 28, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on August 27, 2008.
Who was the point of contact for assistance?
The listed point of contact was Patrick Schulze, Cooperative Agreements Assistant.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Patrick Schulze could be reached by phone at 707-822-7201.
What was the role of FWS in this agreement?
FWS served as the federal awarding agency and acted on behalf of the Kure/Stuyvesant Trustee Council to formalize and support restoration implementation through the cooperative agreement mechanism.
What was the core restoration strategy described for the site?
The core strategy emphasized restoring tidal influence and wetland functions across a large portion of the site while managing additional areas for freshwater and brackish ponds, plus associated grassland and riparian habitat, alongside community-facing access and education elements.
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