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USGS research project to model non-native fish invasions in Northwest streams

The U.S. Geological Survey is seeking a Pacific Northwest CESU partner to study and model non-native fish invasions in Northwest streams. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), National Climate Adaptation Science Center, through the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). - Requested service: Develop and co-produce modeling tools to predict invasion likelihood and impacts across Northwest stream networks, compare management outcomes under different future scenarios, and help apply the results. Quantity: 1 research project; no part number specified. - Research focus: Protect native bull trout and freshwater ecosystems from non-native fish, including brook trout and smallmouth bass, and interacting environmental stressors. - Notable requirements: Applicants must be participating partners in the Pacific Northwest CESU. The work includes a data management plan and dissemination of results; GIS data must be provided in open formats with complete feature-level metadata. - Funding: One cooperative agreement is anticipated, with estimated total funding of $360,000, fully obligated at award. - OEMs and commercial vendors: None named.

Description

The U.S. Geological Survey seeks a participating partner of the Pacific Northwest CESU to develop tools for predicting non-native fish invasion likelihood and impacts in Northwest freshwater streams under different scenarios and management approaches. The work includes predicting invasion likelihood across stream networks, co-producing a model to forecast management outcomes, and facilitating application of the results. The tools are intended to help resource managers prioritize actions to protect native bull trout and freshwater ecosystems. One cooperative agreement is anticipated for a two-year project period, with total estimated funding of $360,000.

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