Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Plains CESU

 

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) South Dakota Water Science Center (SDWSC) is offering a funding opportunity for research on Ă‚ÂżWater availability and quality of groundwater and surface water in South Dakota and effects on associated aquifers, watersheds, and reservoirs. A range of challenges face water resource managers in South Dakota and surrounding States, including energy development, drought, floods, climate variability, land-use change, and water contamination. Energy development in South Dakota and surrounding States requires significant water resources from aquifers, rivers, and reservoirs. Energy demand has prompted changes in crops types and land-use for ethanol production. The region has experienced both extreme wet and drought conditions over recent past years, and floods of record have been followed by years of low flow conditions. Climate variability has prompted changes in agricultural practices, such as tile-drainage of fields. Other issues of concern are more local such as development and growth of municipalities in the region and associated effects to surface water quality. Tribal Nations have experienced losses of valuable lands along reservoirs due to extreme erosion.

Deleted 09/04/2013 (Archived.) G13AS00052 Agency: Department of the Interior
Office: Geological Survey Cooperative Agreement 1 This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUĂ‚Âżs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. 06/14/2013 This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements. Faith Graves, 703-648-7356
fgraves@usgs.gov
http://www.grants.gov/ fgraves@usgs.gov $410,000.00