Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU

 

The Western Ecological Research Center of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to one Member of the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Program. The project is titled ⿿Arthropod Prey Availability in Cactus Wren Territories in San Diego County⿝. This project is aimed at gaining a better understanding of arthropod prey availability in Coastal Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) territories in southern San Diego County, California. Cactus Wren populations in this region have steadily declined over the last decade, possibly in response to drought-associated reductions in prey availability which in turn could be reducing wren fecundity and/or survival of young and adults. Food availability for Cactus Wrens may be affected by habitat quality, as characterized by the composition and abundance of native and non-native plant species and amount of bare ground. During drought years, wrens in territories with poor quality habitat may be even more food limited, making them more vulnerable to decline. Improving habitat quality could thus be a way to increase food availability and enhance wren productivity and survival. Developing management strategies to increase stability of wren populations in years with low rainfall is of particular importance if droughts become more frequent, intense and prolonged in the future, as predicted by climate change models.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
G16AS00029
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of the Interior
Office: Geological Survey
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Cooperative Agreement
Number of Awards Available
1
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUâ¿¿s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of The Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
02/12/2016
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Faith Graves 703-648-7356
fgraves@usgs.gov
Website Address
http://www.grants.gov/
E-mail Address
fgraves@usgs.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$118,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards up to $118,000.00

 


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