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- The Bureau of Reclamation Upper Colorado Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Reintroduction of Zebra Tailed Lizard" 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 Nov 9, 2011 and posted on Nov 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 28, 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 $80,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Reintroduction of Zebra Tailed Lizard" (Funding Opportunity Number R12SS40001), is a Bureau of Reclamation Upper Colorado Region cooperative agreement focused on restoring a locally extirpated population of zebra-tailed lizards (Callisaurus draconoides) within the Colorado River ecosystem in the Grand Canyon area. The zebra-tailed lizard is described as a characteristic and generally common species of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts, typically found in low-elevation sandy desert habitats that are often associated with creosote bush (Larrea tridentata). Even though the species still persists elsewhere in the region, including the middle Peach Springs Wash drainage, the opportunity is driven by the loss of what was historically the only known zebra-tailed lizard population in the Colorado River ecosystem portion of Grand Canyon, located in the super-riparian sand dunes at the mouth of Diamond Creek on the Hualapai Indian Reservation.
The background provided in the announcement explains that this Diamond Creek population disappeared in the mid-1980s due to a combination of habitat disturbance and human activity. High flows on the Colorado River reportedly flooded the mouth of Diamond Creek, and heavy truck use of the dune-top area for staging river take-outs further degraded the site. The notice emphasizes that off-road vehicle impacts are well documented as harmful to diurnal reptiles like the zebra-tailed lizard, which are conspicuous, daytime-active animals and therefore especially vulnerable to repeated disturbance and habitat compaction. Multiple surveys conducted repeatedly from the late 1980s through 2010 consistently failed to detect the species at Diamond Creek, leading to the conclusion that the population had been extirpated rather than simply reduced or temporarily displaced.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the award is a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.517 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act). The announcement anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $80,000 and an $80,000 ceiling (with a stated award floor of $1). No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed. Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning a broad range of applicant types could apply, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement. The opportunity was posted and created on November 9, 2011, with an original and current closing date of November 28, 2011, and an archive date of November 30, 2011, indicating it was a time-limited solicitation.
In practical terms, the purpose implied by the notice is to support work that would reestablish zebra-tailed lizards at the mouth of Diamond Creek and address the causes of the earlier loss, which likely includes planning and implementing a reintroduction, assessing habitat suitability in the dune system, and considering management actions that reduce or prevent vehicle-related impacts and other disturbances that could undermine reestablishment. The listed point of contact for issues accessing the full announcement was Grants Officer Melynda Roberts at 801-524-3727.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Reintroduction of Zebra Tailed Lizard (R12SS40001)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Reintroduction of Zebra Tailed Lizard."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R12SS40001.
Which agency is offering this funding?
This opportunity is offered through the Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, as a cooperative agreement.
What type of award is this?
The award type is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.517, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
What is the main purpose of the project described in the announcement?
The purpose is to restore (reintroduce) a locally extirpated population of zebra-tailed lizards (Callisaurus draconoides) within the Colorado River ecosystem in the Grand Canyon area, specifically at the mouth of Diamond Creek on the Hualapai Indian Reservation.
Which species is the focus of the proposed work?
The project focuses on the zebra-tailed lizard (Callisaurus draconoides).
Where is the target reintroduction location?
The target location described is the super-riparian sand dunes at the mouth of Diamond Creek, within the Colorado River ecosystem portion of the Grand Canyon area, on the Hualapai Indian Reservation.
Why is a reintroduction being proposed?
The Diamond Creek population is described as having disappeared in the mid-1980s due to habitat disturbance and human activity. Repeated surveys from the late 1980s through 2010 failed to detect the species, leading to the conclusion that the population was extirpated at that site.
What factors are identified as contributing to the population loss at Diamond Creek?
The notice attributes the loss to a combination of high flows on the Colorado River that flooded the mouth of Diamond Creek and heavy truck use of the dune-top area for staging river take-outs, which further degraded habitat.
How are off-road vehicles (ORVs) described in relation to zebra-tailed lizards?
The announcement notes that off-road vehicle impacts are well documented as harmful to diurnal reptiles like the zebra-tailed lizard. Because they are conspicuous and active during the day, they are described as especially vulnerable to repeated disturbance and habitat compaction.
Is the zebra-tailed lizard generally rare in the region?
No. The announcement describes the species as characteristic and generally common in the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts, but indicates the historically documented Diamond Creek population in the Colorado River ecosystem portion of the Grand Canyon was lost.
What habitat types are zebra-tailed lizards typically associated with, according to the notice?
The notice describes typical habitat as low-elevation sandy desert habitats, often associated with creosote bush (Larrea tridentata).
Does the species still occur elsewhere near the project area?
Yes. The announcement states the species persists elsewhere in the region, including the middle Peach Springs Wash drainage.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $80,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $80,000.
What is the award floor?
The stated award floor is $1.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed in the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning a broad range of applicant types could apply, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement.
What is the posting date for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on November 9, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was November 28, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was November 30, 2011.
What kinds of activities does the notice imply the funding would support?
Based on the stated purpose and background, the funding is implied to support work to reestablish zebra-tailed lizards at the mouth of Diamond Creek and address the causes of earlier loss. The notice suggests activities such as planning and implementing a reintroduction, assessing habitat suitability in the dune system, and considering management actions to reduce or prevent vehicle-related impacts and other disturbances that could undermine reestablishment.
Who is the point of contact for issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Grants Officer Melynda Roberts.
What phone number is provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided is 801-524-3727.
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