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- The Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Seeding of Native Riparian Species in Mexico Demonstration Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.538 Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program..
- This funding opportunity was created on May 14, 2010 and posted on May 14, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $41,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $41,000.00 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).
- This is a Notice of Intent to Award. No competition is being sought.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Seeding of Native Riparian Species in Mexico Demonstration Project is a Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Lower Colorado Region grant action supporting the Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP). While the LCR MSCP is best known for its long-term goal of establishing more than 8,132 acres of native riparian habitat across the program planning boundary, this particular effort is a focused demonstration project intended to test and document a specific restoration method: direct seeding of native riparian trees. The work would take place on a 5-acre parcel within the Laguna Grande restoration site in Mexico, with the central aim of applying seeding techniques already identified by the LCR MSCP and evaluating how well they work under real site conditions.
The project centers on two key native species that are foundational to riparian habitat in the Lower Colorado River system: Fremont cottonwood and Goodding's willow. The approach is practical and research-oriented at the same time. First, a suitable 5-acre parcel within Laguna Grande would be selected, and the site would be characterized to understand factors that control seedling establishment, especially depth to groundwater and the parcel's topography. With that information in hand, project staff would then collect, handle, and store cottonwood and willow seeds using established methods, and apply those seeds to the prepared site following a designed seeding plan. Because successful establishment of these species often depends on moisture availability and the interaction between soil conditions, groundwater depth, and irrigation timing, the project also includes hydraulic analysis and the design of an irrigation approach to support germination and early growth.
The scope of work is organized into five tasks: (1) collection and preparation of Fremont cottonwood and Goodding's willow seeds, (2) identification and preparation of the Laguna Grande site parcel, (3) hydraulic analysis and irrigation design, (4) final seeding design and seed application, and (5) follow-up monitoring and vegetation surveys. The monitoring component is central to the demonstration purpose, since the outcome is not only to seed the area but to measure effectiveness over time and generate usable information about whether seeding is a reliable, cost-effective tool for riparian restoration in this setting. Results would be valuable to BOR and the LCR MSCP and potentially to other restoration practitioners looking for alternatives or complements to planting container stock or pole cuttings.
Administratively, this opportunity was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.538 (Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program). It was explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning it was not competitively competed and was aimed at a specific recipient identified by BOR (listed generally as "Others" with clarification referenced in additional eligibility information). The award amount was fixed, with an estimated total funding of $41,000 and matching award floor and ceiling of $41,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted May 14, 2010, and closed May 28, 2010, with an archive date of June 27, 2010. For access issues or questions, the listed grants officer contact was Shawna Thompson at 702-293-8570 or smthompson@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Seeding of Native Riparian Species in Mexico Demonstration Project"?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Lower Colorado Region grant action that supports the Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP). It is a focused demonstration project designed to test and document a specific riparian restoration method: direct seeding of native riparian trees.
How does this project relate to the LCR MSCP's broader habitat goals?
The LCR MSCP is widely known for its long-term habitat objective of establishing more than 8,132 acres of native riparian habitat within the program planning boundary. This project is narrower in scope and is intended to evaluate whether direct seeding can be an effective restoration tool under real site conditions.
Where would the work take place?
The work would occur on a 5-acre parcel within the Laguna Grande restoration site in Mexico.
What is the main purpose of the demonstration project?
The central aim is to apply seeding techniques already identified by the LCR MSCP and evaluate how well those techniques work at the Laguna Grande site. The project is intended to produce documented, usable results about establishment success and overall practicality.
Which species are the focus of the direct seeding effort?
The project focuses on two native riparian tree species that are foundational to the Lower Colorado River riparian system: Fremont cottonwood and Goodding's willow.
Why are groundwater depth and topography emphasized in site characterization?
The project describes site characterization as a way to understand factors that control seedling establishment, especially depth to groundwater and the parcel's topography. These conditions can strongly influence germination and early survival for cottonwood and willow.
What activities are included before seeding begins?
Before seeding, the project would select a suitable 5-acre parcel within Laguna Grande and characterize the site, with attention to groundwater depth and topography. The project also includes collecting, handling, and storing seeds using established methods.
What does the project mean by "hydraulic analysis and irrigation design"?
The project includes hydraulic analysis and the design of an irrigation approach to support germination and early growth. This is included because successful establishment often depends on moisture availability and the interaction between soil conditions, groundwater depth, and irrigation timing.
What are the main tasks in the scope of work?
The scope of work is organized into five tasks:
- Collection and preparation of Fremont cottonwood and Goodding's willow seeds
- Identification and preparation of the Laguna Grande site parcel
- Hydraulic analysis and irrigation design
- Final seeding design and seed application
- Follow-up monitoring and vegetation surveys
What does "final seeding design and seed application" include?
Based on the provided description, the project would develop a designed seeding plan and then apply cottonwood and willow seeds to the prepared site following that plan.
Is monitoring required, and what is it used for?
Yes. Follow-up monitoring and vegetation surveys are explicitly included as a core task. Monitoring is central to the demonstration purpose because the goal is not just to seed the parcel, but to measure effectiveness over time and produce information on whether seeding is a reliable and cost-effective restoration tool in this setting.
What kinds of results are expected from this project?
The expected output is documented information about the effectiveness of direct seeding for Fremont cottonwood and Goodding's willow at the Laguna Grande site, including whether it performs reliably and whether it appears to be cost-effective compared to other approaches.
How could the results be used beyond this specific site?
The results would be valuable to BOR and the LCR MSCP, and could also be useful to other restoration practitioners looking for alternatives or complements to planting container stock or using pole cuttings.
What type of federal funding instrument was used?
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.538 (Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program).
Was this opportunity competitively competed?
No. It was explicitly described as a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning it was not competitively competed and was aimed at a specific recipient identified by BOR.
Who was eligible to receive this award?
The opportunity was aimed at a specific recipient identified by BOR. The listing referenced eligibility generally as "Others," with clarification referenced in additional eligibility information.
What was the estimated award amount?
The estimated total funding was $41,000. The award floor and ceiling were both listed as $41,000, indicating a fixed award amount for this action.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on May 14, 2010, and closed on May 28, 2010.
When was it archived?
The archive date listed for the opportunity was June 27, 2010.
What CFDA program number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA 15.538, the Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program.
Who was the listed grants officer contact for questions or access issues?
The listed grants officer contact was Shawna Thompson. The provided phone number was 702-293-8570 and the email address was smthompson@usbr.gov.
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