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USGS Cooperative Research on Western Rangeland and Alpine Wildlife

The U.S. Geological Survey is seeking a research partner for wildlife and ecosystem studies in western rangelands and alpine environments. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); the opportunity is for an eligible partner in the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). - Research requested: One collaborative, three-year effort to develop ecological and population-risk tools. Potential topics include habitat selection and population trends for birds and ungulates; effects of land-use changes and disturbances on sage-grouse and sagebrush and grassland songbirds; chronic wasting disease (CWD) risk assessment and management scenarios; and long-term research on white-tailed ptarmigan in Colorado’s alpine areas. - Expected outputs: Analytical tools and models, data, reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications, developed in coordination with USGS scientists and partners. - Funding and requirements: Estimated funding is up to $490,000, with no cost sharing required. Geospatial data must follow applicable federal standards, use open formats, and include appropriate metadata. - Products and OEMs: No commercial products, part numbers, or OEMs are identified; this is a research-services opportunity.

Description

The U.S. Geological Survey is offering a cooperative agreement to a participating partner of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. The work will develop scientific tools for research evaluating ecological and population risks across western rangelands and alpine ecosystems, including animal-habitat relationships, resource selection, and population demography of birds and ungulates. Potential research includes studying responses of sage-grouse and songbirds to land-use changes, modeling ungulate populations and disease risks, and maintaining long-term research on white-tailed ptarmigan in Colorado's alpine areas. The opportunity provides up to $490,000 for one expected award, with no cost sharing required.

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