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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) plans to award a Cooperative Agreement to Pennsylvania State University (PSU) to develop a multi-species inventory and monitoring program. This initiative aims to enhance public awareness and management of natural resources in the context of climate change, particularly at the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), which lacks an established monitoring program.

The project will initially focus on identifying species for which baseline ecological and population data is needed, devising effective methods to gather this information, and field testing these protocols on selected species. The goal is to assess factors that influence species populations, both climate-related and otherwise, and to identify those most at risk from climate change and human impacts.

Izembek NWR's unique status as a designated wilderness area adds complexity, as it faces challenges like proposed land exchanges and varying public land use conflicts. This research seeks to establish a science-based inventory and monitoring program to fulfill management responsibilities and reduce user conflicts.

Dr. Eric Post from PSU has been identified as the key personnel with the required expertise to conduct this research. His extensive experience with Arctic ecosystems, species interactions, and climate change makes him uniquely qualified. The project will also support a graduate student in pursuing a Ph.D., contributing valuable research to the field.

This funding opportunity is not open for proposals and will proceed as planned, with an award announced 15 days after this notice. The initiative underscores the need for immediate action to manage trust resources effectively in the face of ongoing environmental changes.

• The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Multi Species Inventory Monitoring Protocol Development" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.650 Research Grants (Generic).
• This funding opportunity was created on Sep 2, 2010 and posted on Sep 2, 2010.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 17, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
• The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.

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