Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 15 FA 0417
Apply for USGS 15 FA 0417
- The Geological Survey in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rivers End Drought Related Influences on Stream Drying in the Western United States" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808 U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 29, 2015 and posted on Jul 29, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 11, 2015. (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 $96,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Oregon State University Notice of Intent to award noncompetitively to Oregon State University
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Opportunity Summary:
The Rivers End: Drought Related Influences on Stream Drying in the Western United States grant opportunity is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) cooperative agreement focused on understanding and tracking the increasing tendency of western U.S. streams to intermittently dry up under intensifying drought and long-term climate change. The core problem it addresses is that streamflow records across the West show not only short-term, regional drought impacts, but also a longer-running shift consistent with climate change: lower low flows that persist for longer periods than historically observed. Because streamflow and persistent surface water are foundational to ecosystems, wildlife habitat, and human uses such as agriculture, municipal drinking water supplies, and recreation, the project is framed as directly supporting improved decision-making about water scarcity and future drought conditions.
The main technical goal is to develop and apply new methods for identifying when and where streams go dry across the landscape, particularly by leveraging existing monitoring data that were originally collected for a different purpose. Specifically, the project emphasizes extracting information on stream drying from water temperature datasets. Many stream sites have temperature records that are more widespread or continuous than direct flow measurements, and the project proposes to translate temperature signals into indicators and patterns of drying. In practical terms, this means creating analytical approaches that can infer stream intermittency (for example, transitions between flowing water and isolated pools or dry channels) using the behavior of temperature records, thereby expanding the ability to map water availability without relying solely on traditional stream gages.
The expected outcome is a clearer, more spatially and temporally detailed picture of when streams stop flowing and how those drying patterns are changing. By turning temperature time series into actionable information about streamflow presence or absence, the work is intended to fill important monitoring gaps and provide new insights into water availability across the western United States. USGS indicates that results should be broadly valuable for natural resource and water managers who need to anticipate future drought impacts, plan for climate-driven changes in hydrology, and make management decisions that depend on knowing where surface water persists during low-flow periods.
Administratively, this opportunity was published under Funding Opportunity Number USGS-15-FA-0417 with the title listed above. It falls under CFDA 15.808 (U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection) and uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The award amount range is listed with a floor of $48,000 and a ceiling of $96,000. The notice states a clear intent to make a noncompetitive award to Oregon State University, and eligibility is correspondingly limited to that institution. The posting date and creation date are July 29, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 11, 2015, and an archive date of September 10, 2015. The listed agency is the U.S. Geological Survey, and the contact for access issues is Janet Janes, Supervisory Contract Specialist (phone 916-278-9343, email jjanes@usgs.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "The Rivers End: Drought Related Influences on Stream Drying in the Western United States" opportunity?
It is a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) cooperative agreement grant opportunity focused on understanding and tracking the increasing tendency of streams in the western United States to intermittently dry up under intensifying drought and long-term climate change.
Which federal agency is offering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What problem is this project trying to address?
The project addresses evidence from streamflow records across the West showing both short-term, regional drought impacts and a longer-running shift consistent with climate change: lower low flows that last longer than historically observed. Because persistent surface water supports ecosystems and human uses, the work is framed as supporting better decisions about water scarcity and future drought conditions.
Why does stream drying matter in the context of this project?
Streamflow and persistent surface water are described as foundational for ecosystems, wildlife habitat, and human uses such as agriculture, municipal drinking water supplies, and recreation. Knowing when and where streams dry supports planning and management during low-flow and drought conditions.
What is the main technical goal of the project?
The main technical goal is to develop and apply new methods to identify when and where streams go dry across the landscape, particularly by leveraging existing monitoring data that were collected for other purposes.
What kinds of existing data does the project emphasize using?
The project emphasizes extracting information on stream drying from water temperature datasets, which are often more widespread or continuous than direct streamflow measurements at many sites.
How can water temperature data indicate whether a stream is drying?
The opportunity describes creating analytical approaches that translate temperature time series into indicators and patterns of stream intermittency, such as transitions between flowing water and isolated pools or dry channels.
What is meant by "stream intermittency" in this opportunity?
In this context, stream intermittency refers to changes between conditions like flowing water, isolated pools, and dry stream channels, with an emphasis on identifying when surface water is present or absent.
What are the expected outcomes of the project?
The expected outcome is a clearer, more spatially and temporally detailed picture of when streams stop flowing and how drying patterns are changing. By converting temperature time series into actionable information about water presence or absence, the work is intended to fill monitoring gaps and expand mapping of water availability beyond traditional stream gages.
Who is expected to use or benefit from the results?
USGS indicates the results should be broadly valuable for natural resource and water managers who need to anticipate future drought impacts, plan for climate-driven changes in hydrology, and make management decisions that depend on knowing where surface water persists during low-flow periods.
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USGS-15-FA-0417.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.808, described as U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
What type of funding instrument is used?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the award amount range for this opportunity?
The listed award range has a floor of $48,000 and a ceiling of $96,000.
Is this a competitive opportunity open to multiple applicants?
No. The notice states an intent to make a noncompetitive award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Oregon State University, consistent with the stated intent to make a noncompetitive award to that institution.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date and creation date are July 29, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is August 11, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is September 10, 2015.
What is the geographic focus of the work described?
The work is focused on stream drying in the western United States.
What is the project trying to improve compared to traditional stream gaging?
The project aims to expand the ability to map and infer water availability by using water temperature records to detect drying, rather than relying only on traditional stream gages and direct flow measurements.
Who is the listed contact for access issues?
The contact for access issues is Janet Janes, Supervisory Contract Specialist, reachable at 916-278-9343 or jjanes@usgs.gov.
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