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USGS Cooperative Agreement: Research on Invasive Grass Carp in Great Lakes Tributaries

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), part of the Department of the Interior, is seeking a partner from the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) for a cooperative research agreement focused on invasive Grass Carp in Great Lakes tributaries. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Lake Erie Biological Station - Scope of Work: - Research on the spawning and early life history of invasive Grass Carp in Great Lakes tributaries - Collection and analysis of ichthyoplankton samples to identify spawning locations and aggregation areas - Development of research products, including presentations and peer-reviewed publications - Creation and management of geospatial data and survey databases compliant with Federal Geospatial Data Committee (FGDC) standards, open data formats, and feature-level metadata - Dissemination of findings to management partners and scientific audiences - Notable Requirements: - Eligibility limited to partners of the Great Lakes-Northern Forest CESU - Adherence to federal data management and reporting standards - Annual progress reports and a final technical report required - Research supports federal mandates and executive orders on invasive carp control - Funding and Period of Performance: - Estimated total funding: $450,000 over three years (one base year plus two option years, subject to progress and funding availability) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a research and technical assistance opportunity rather than a product procurement.

Description

The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research in invasive Grass Carp spawning and early life history in Great Lakes tributaries. Grass Carp are an invasive species in North America that threaten native species by destroying habitats provided by aquatic vegetation important for waterfowl and sportfish production. The research aims to identify spawning locations and aggregation areas to inform control efforts and prevent the migration and expansion of invasive carp in the Great Lakes Basin. This opportunity supports a Presidential Memorandum and aligns with several executive and secretarial orders related to invasive species management and recreational access.

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