Least Chub Habitat Sensitivity Study

 

This is a Notice of Intent to award a Grant to State of Utah, Department of Natural Resources, for the purpose of conducting a habitat sensitivity study for the Least Chub. Analyze relationships of groundwater levels, precipitation, and evapotranspiration to the volume and surface area of aquatic habitat. Assess how spring discharge rates are related to variation in the volume of water and the depth of sediments in sampling units. Analyze relationships of solute concentrations in the sampling units to groundwater levels, spring discharge rates, precipitation, and evapotranspiration. Provide a statistical model for predicting variation in the surface area of aquatic habitat in the Leland Harris Spring Complex based on variation of groundwater levels, precipitation, and estimated rates of evapotranspiration. Provide a statistical model for predicting variation in the volume of aquatic habitat in the Leland Harris Spring Complex based on variation of groundwater levels, precipitation, and estimated rates of evapotranspiration. Provide Color-coded maps showing predicting amounts of surface water (extent and depths) under multiple scenarios for reductions in groundwater levels. Evaluate Least Chub habitat requirements on a seasonal basis (considering both breeding habitat and core habitat), and assessment of how amounts of suitable habitat are likely to change with changes in spring discharge rates (which influence solute concentrations, the amount of ice-free habitat in the winter, sediment transport, and is hypothesized to influence surface water levels) and precipitation (which influences amounts of surface water in pools). Provide a summary assessment of relationships between groundwater levels and the amount of suitable habitat for Least Chub at the Leland Harris Spring Complex. Past habitat data indicate that water depth is positively related to the presence and abundance of Least Chub during relatively dry times of the year (e.g., late summer), so the amount of water of adequate depth will be one of the dependent variables considered in this assessment. Other variables that will be considered include solute concentrations and interconnectivity of bodies of water.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 07/28/2012 (Archived.)
Program Number
F12AS00254
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of the Interior
Office: U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Number of Awards Available
1
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
This Single Source Award is being made in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B #4 Unique Qualifications which allows for award without competition to an applicant. The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon a variety of demonstrable factors such as location, property ownership, voluntary support capacity, cost-sharing ability, if applicable, technical expertise, or other such unique qualifications.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Application Procedure
This is a Notice of Intent to award a Grant to State of Utah, Department of Natural Resources, for the purpose of conducting a habitat sensitivity study for the Least Chub.
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
Larry Crist, 801-975-3330 ext. 126
larry_crist@fws.gov
E-mail Address
larry_crist@fws.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$40,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards range from $40,000.00 to $40,000.00

 


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