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USGS Cooperative Agreement for Research on Mercury Reduction in Fish

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking a partner from the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to conduct research aimed at reducing mercury concentrations in fish in California and other U.S. water bodies. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Acquisitions and Grants Branch - Project Scope: - One-year research project to collect, synthesize, and analyze data on methylmercury formation in water and sediments - Focus on hydroelectric reservoirs, managed wetlands, and mine-impacted lakes, including the Florida Everglades - Develop predictive frameworks linking water quality, organic matter chemistry, and microbial processes to mercury levels in fish - Products/Services Requested: - Research and data collection services (1 project) - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are named; this is a research and data analysis grant - Notable Requirements: - Only open to current California CESU partners - Compliance with federal geospatial data standards and USGS data dissemination policies - Submission of a data management plan, annual progress reports, and a final technical report - Funding: - Total available funding is $270,000, fully obligated at award - Places of Performance and Key Locations: - Florida Everglades (federal facility) - U.S. Geological Survey Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Corvallis, OR - U.S. Geological Survey Acquisitions and Grants Branch, Reston, VA (contracting office)

Description

This funding opportunity supports collaboration with partners in energy, recreation, and commercial fishing industries to reduce mercury concentrations in recreational and sports fish in hydroelectric reservoirs, managed wetlands, and lakes. The project aims to understand methylmercury formation in water and sediments to inform management actions. It addresses knowledge gaps related to water quality, organic matter chemistry, and microbial processes influencing mercury methylation. The project will use freshwater systems studied by the USGS, representing diverse settings across the nation with urgent needs to reduce mercury levels in fish.

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