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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Protect groundwater at Hines Emerald Dragonfly (HED) sites" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.662 Great Lakes Restoration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 14, 2012 and posted on Feb 14, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the Ridges Sanctuary under justification 505DM 2.14B(1) and (4).. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $29,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $29,000.00 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).
- There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the Ridges Sanctuary under justification 505DM 2.14B(1) and (4).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Protect groundwater at Hines Emerald Dragonfly (HED) sites" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cooperative agreement under the Great Lakes Restoration CFDA 15.662, focused on safeguarding groundwater that supports habitat for the Hines emerald dragonfly, a species listed as endangered at both the state and federal levels. The dragonfly is known from only four states (Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and Missouri), with its strongest populations occurring in Door County, Wisconsin. Because this insect depends on specific wetland and groundwater-fed systems, the project centers on understanding and protecting the water sources that sustain its larval sites.
The core deliverable is a comprehensive report that pulls together several types of information into one practical product aimed at conservation planning and on-the-ground protection. The report is expected to cover (1) background on the Hines emerald dragonfly and its habitat needs, (2) an overview of karst geology in Door County, Wisconsin, and why karst landscapes can be especially vulnerable to contamination and hydrologic change, and (3) updated mapping for groundwater contribution areas (GCAs) that feed HED larval sites. These GCA maps are to build on the earlier work by Bradbury and Cobb (2008), but be enhanced by adding surface watershed and sub-watershed boundaries and by clearly identifying areas most vulnerable to changes in water quality and water quantity. The vulnerability component specifically calls out karst features and closed depressions, which can rapidly funnel surface contaminants into groundwater and alter flow paths.
Beyond mapping and background science, the opportunity emphasizes actionable protection measures. The report must identify best management practices (BMPs) tailored to protecting groundwater within the relevant GCAs. These BMPs would typically address activities that can degrade groundwater or disrupt recharge, such as land use changes, stormwater management, agricultural runoff, nutrient and pesticide applications, septic system impacts, road and parking lot runoff, and development patterns that increase impervious surface or disturb sensitive karst areas. The project also requires an evaluation of how BMPs could realistically be implemented, weighing different approaches that range from voluntary adoption (education, incentives, cooperative stewardship agreements) to regulatory tools (ordinances, zoning overlays, wellhead or recharge area protections, permitting considerations, and other enforceable mechanisms). The intent is not just to list BMPs, but to assess feasible pathways to get them applied in the places that matter most for the dragonfly.
A final required product is a brochure that summarizes the key findings in a public-friendly format. This suggests the project is meant to support both technical audiences (resource managers, planners, conservation scientists) and community stakeholders (landowners, local governments, and residents), helping translate groundwater science and habitat needs into clear, usable guidance.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding notice posted February 14, 2012, with an estimated total funding amount of $29,000 (the award ceiling is also $29,000). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Importantly, it is not an open, competitive grant solicitation: the notice states there is no application process and functions as a notice of intent to make a single-source award to The Ridges Sanctuary under specific federal justification authorities (505 DM 2.14B(1) and (4)). The expected number of awards is one, and the archive date listed is February 22, 2012. For questions or access issues, the listed contact is Cathy Carnes at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (920-866-1732; cathycarnes@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Protect groundwater at Hines Emerald Dragonfly (HED) sites."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cooperative agreement.
What program or CFDA does this fall under?
The notice is under the Great Lakes Restoration CFDA 15.662.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on safeguarding the groundwater that supports habitat for the Hines emerald dragonfly, particularly the groundwater-fed systems that sustain the species larval sites.
What species is being protected and what is its conservation status?
The project targets the Hines emerald dragonfly (HED), which is listed as endangered at both the state and federal levels.
Where is the Hines emerald dragonfly found?
Based on the notice, the species is known from only four states: Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and Missouri.
Where are the strongest populations mentioned in the notice?
The notice states the strongest populations occur in Door County, Wisconsin.
Why does this project focus on groundwater?
The Hines emerald dragonfly depends on specific wetland and groundwater-fed systems. Protecting the water sources that support larval sites is central to maintaining suitable habitat conditions.
What is the primary deliverable required by the opportunity?
The core deliverable is a comprehensive report that consolidates background science, mapping, and practical protection guidance into a single product intended for conservation planning and on-the-ground protection.
What topics must the comprehensive report cover?
The report is expected to include: (1) background on the Hines emerald dragonfly and its habitat needs, (2) an overview of karst geology in Door County, Wisconsin, including why karst landscapes are vulnerable to contamination and hydrologic change, and (3) updated mapping for groundwater contribution areas (GCAs) that feed HED larval sites.
What are groundwater contribution areas (GCAs) in this context?
In this notice, GCAs are the mapped areas that contribute groundwater to Hines emerald dragonfly larval sites, helping identify the land areas most important for protecting the quality and quantity of groundwater feeding those habitats.
Is the mapping supposed to build on any previous work?
Yes. The GCA mapping is intended to build on earlier work by Bradbury and Cobb (2008), with additional enhancements described in the notice.
How should the updated GCA maps be enhanced compared to earlier work?
The updated maps are expected to add surface watershed and sub-watershed boundaries and clearly identify areas most vulnerable to changes in water quality and water quantity.
What does the vulnerability component of the mapping need to highlight?
The notice specifically calls out karst features and closed depressions as important vulnerability factors, because they can rapidly funnel surface contaminants into groundwater and alter flow paths.
Why is karst geology important to this opportunity?
The report must include an overview of karst geology in Door County and explain why karst landscapes can be especially vulnerable to contamination and hydrologic change, which in turn can affect groundwater-dependent habitat for the species.
Does the project include recommendations for protecting groundwater?
Yes. The report must identify best management practices (BMPs) tailored to protecting groundwater within the relevant GCAs.
What types of threats or activities are BMPs expected to address?
The notice points to activities that can degrade groundwater or disrupt recharge, including land use changes, stormwater management issues, agricultural runoff, nutrient and pesticide applications, septic system impacts, road and parking lot runoff, and development patterns that increase impervious surface or disturb sensitive karst areas.
Is the report expected to explain how BMPs could actually be put into practice?
Yes. The opportunity requires an evaluation of how BMPs could realistically be implemented, weighing approaches that range from voluntary adoption to regulatory tools.
What voluntary implementation approaches are mentioned?
The notice references voluntary approaches such as education, incentives, and cooperative stewardship agreements.
What regulatory or enforceable tools are mentioned for implementing BMPs?
The notice references regulatory tools such as ordinances, zoning overlays, wellhead or recharge area protections, permitting considerations, and other enforceable mechanisms.
Is this project aimed only at technical experts?
No. While the report supports technical audiences (resource managers, planners, conservation scientists), the project also requires a public-friendly brochure meant to communicate key findings to community stakeholders.
Is there a required outreach or public communication product?
Yes. A final required product is a brochure that summarizes the key findings in a public-friendly format.
What is the total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount is $29,000, and the award ceiling is also $29,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. The notice states it is not an open application process. It functions as a notice of intent to make a single-source award.
Is there an application process?
No. The notice explicitly states there is no application process.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The expected number of awards is one.
Who is the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The notice indicates the single-source award is intended for The Ridges Sanctuary.
What type of agreement is this described as?
It is described as a cooperative agreement.
When was the funding notice posted?
The notice was posted on February 14, 2012.
What is the archive date listed on the notice?
The archive date listed is February 22, 2012.
What federal justification authorities are cited for the single-source award?
The notice cites federal justification authorities 505 DM 2.14B(1) and 505 DM 2.14B(4).
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Cathy Carnes at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 920-866-1732. Email: cathycarnes@fws.gov.
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