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Web-Based Conceptual Model for Urban Stream Systems
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory (EL) under the Ecosystem Management and Restoration Research Program (EMRRP). The work is in support of research into the restoration of aquatic ecosystems in urban environments. Approximately $50,000 is expected to be available to support this project for fiscal Year 2012. Additional funding may be available for follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee.
Brief Description of Anticipated Work: The objectives of this work effort are to 1) investigate the physical, chemical and biological response of streams to urbanization, 2) evaluate alternative schemes for the characterization of urban streams, including regional differentiation, 3) compile relevant literature and data regarding the above, and 4) develop a set of conceptual models to support urban stream restoration.
Native Seed Collection and Propagation, Site Selection, Outplanting, and Maintenance, of Native Habitat Restoration Sites and Erosion Control, Habitat Restoration Naval Base Coronado Naval Auxiliary Landing Field San Clemente Island
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by U.S. Navy which provides professional and technical support for its Botany Programs in order to facilitate successful implementation of the INRMP and compliance with ESA. Approximately $292,725 is expected to be available to support this project. Additional funding may be available for follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee.
Brief Description of Anticipated Work: Provide seed collection, propagation, and outplanting of species native to San Clemente Island (SCI) to enhance habitat for federally listed and other sensitive plants and wildlife. (2) Control erosion where it negatively impacts sensitive natural resources, and augment rare plant populations. (3) Support other elements of the SCI Botany Program and implement provisions of the SCI Fire Management Plan through collection of fuel moisture data and fire mapping. Elements of the seed collection, propagation, site selection outplanting, and maintenance include:(1) collection of seeds from plants native to SCI, including rare taxa; (2) propagation of seed and vegetative material in an on island greenhouse; (3) habitat restoration on sites identified by the Navy to support the San Clemente loggerhead shrike and other sensitive species; (4) outplanting of native plants for additional purposes (such as erosion control); (5) ecological data collection; (6) weed control; and (7)support of other elements of the SCI Botany Program as defined in this Agreement. Elements of the erosion control including habitat restoration include: (1) site preparation; (2) seed; (3)plants; (4) outplanting; (5) erosion control materials; (6) maintenance and monitoring; and (7) habitat restoration. The erosion control sites are designated high priority sites. The maintenance period shall be for one year from completion of installation of erosion control material or plants, whichever is later.
Review of Statements Received: Based on a review of the Statements of Interest received, an investigator or investigators will be invited to prepare a full study proposal. Statements will be evaluated based on the investigator’s specific experience and capabilities in areas related to the study requirements.
San Clemente Island Fox Population and Sentinel Monitoring, San Clemente Island, CA
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by U.S. Navy which provides professional and technical support for its Endangered Species Biology Programs in order to facilitate successful implementation of the INRMP and compliance with ESA. Approximately $325,943 is expected to be available to support this project for 2012 (with period of performance extending into 2013).
This project will conduct: I. 2012 San Clemente Island fox population monitoring (including blood sample collection), assist with fox vaccinations (during trapping), analyze 2012 fox monitoring data, and provide a comparison of 2012 data to the cumulative data set analyzed in 2010-2011. II. Sentinel fox monitoring in support of fox conservation, and reporting to and coordination with the Installation Biologist/NBC Representative on sentinel fox monitoring in support of epidemic disease avoidance.
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Review of Statements of Interest will begin 17 May 2012. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain open until a team is selected.
Naval Base Point Loma Ocean-side Subtidal Marine Vertebrate and Invertebrate Inventory
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL) which is conducting a baseline marine invertebrate and vertebrate survey of waters near NBPL. Approximately $82,000 is expected to be available to support this project.
The goal is to design and implement scientifically valid monitoring program. This work will involve: 1) Conduct field surveys for marine invertebrates (with a focus on green and pink abalone) and fish species occurring in the adjacent to NBPL. 2) Conduct field surveys to characterize subtidal habitat. 2) Develop methods for data analysis. 3) Write-up the analyses, and program recommendations with solid scientific justification. 4) Collect and analyze data and prepare report. 5) Create GIS maps of project site including surveyed areas data.
Review of Statements of Interest will begin 2 May 2012. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain open until a team is selected.
Further information, including where to send Statements of Interest.
Predator Management and Control for California Least Tern (Sternula antillarum browni, LETE), Western Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus, SNPL) and Riparian Habitats at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California.
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by U.S. Marine Corps which provides professional and technical support for its Endangered Species Programs in order to facilitate compliance with ESA. Approximately $100,000 is expected to be available to support this project. Additional funding may be available for follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee.
The purpose of the anticipated work is to manage predators on two federally listed species; the federally listed endangered LETE and federally listed threatened SNPL and their nests. The goal is to control and/or depress predator populations in order to minimize predation pressure, particularly during the breeding season to aid in the recovery and conservation of these species, as required under the 1995 Biological Opinion (FWS-1-6-95-F-02) on the Programmatic Activities and Conservation Plans in Riparian and Estuarine/Beach Ecosystems on Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton. Predator control field activities occur primarily during the breeding season, March through September, but work outside of the breeding season will be required for the protection of riparian habitats. The cooperator shall manage predators using methods and equipment prescribed by Federal and State laws and Marine Corps policies. The Cooperator shall be responsible for the selection, development and construction of all predator trapping and management techniques/methods.
Review of Statements of Interest will begin 30 March 2012. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain open until a team is selected.
Further information, including where to send Statements of Interest.
National Park Service Vacancy Announcement: GS-12 Ecologist/Botanist - Vegetation Management Specialist
The Biological Resource Management Division's (BRMD) Restoration and Adaptation Branch is recruiting for an inter-disciplinary GS-12 Botanist (GS-0430) / Plant Ecologist (GS-0408) Vegetation Management Specialist to be duty stationed in Fort Collins, CO. Activities within the Restoration Branch include providing policy, tools and technical guidance necessary to restore disrupted ecological processes and degraded ecosystems, and to manage ecosystem resources for anticipated impacts of global environmental change. The Branch includes expertise in plant ecology, vegetation inventory, remote sensing, soil ecology, restoration, invasive plant management, and botany. The candidate will apply expertise in plant ecology / botany towards invasive plant management activities, vegetation inventory efforts, plant conservation and restoration projects, issues related to rare, threatened, and endangered plants, and other complex botanical issues that impact park management.
BRMD provides leadership in conservation, preservation, restoration and stewardship for the National Park Service (NPS). The Division provides scientific expertise and technological assistance to support the management and protection of biological resources and related ecosystem processes based on credible and sound science within and adjacent to parks. BRMD staff work with individual parks, the park system, NPS leadership, and public and private partners on emerging biological issues. BRMD is organized into five branches: Development and New Initiatives, Human Dimensions, Restoration and Adaptation, Wildlife Conservation, and Wildlife Health. As a Division within the Natural Resource Stewardship and Science Directorate (NRSS), BRMD maintains offices in Fort Collins, Colorado, and Washington, D.C.
The position is being advertised both for Merit Promotion and all sources consideration:
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/312004700 (All sources announcement)
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/312035500 (Merit promotion announcement)
Open Period: 3/19/2012 to 4/06/2012
Call for Pre-proposals Identification of Potential Projects for the California LCC
The California Landscape Conservation Cooperative (CA LCC) has approximately $500,000 - $800,000 in FY 2012 funds to support collaborative projects that meet the goals and priorities of our partnership. The purpose of the CA LCC is to inform and promote integrated science, natural resource management and conservation to address impacts of climate change and other stressors within and across ecosystems in the CA LCC (see map at http://CaliforniaLCC.org/).
Approximately $500,000 - $800,000 is available – proposals are recommended to request between $25,000 - $100,000. Projects may be one year or more in duration, however, deliverables should be clearly identified for each year, and subsequent years’ funding is subject to successful competition in next year’s solicitation. Any entity capable of entering into an agreement with the Federal government is eligible to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, non-governmental organizations, universities, and local, state or federal agencies.
Each Pre-Proposal should be no longer than 2 pages and submitted by March 26, 2012. More than one pre-proposal may be submitted per organization or entity. Information requested for potential projects is to be provided via a form available through the CA LCC website (http://CaliforniaLCC.org/).
Further information can be found here.
National Park Service Student 12-week Climate Change Internships for 2012
This program provides paid 12-week internships related to various aspects of climate change in national parks - research and monitoring, communication, interpretation and education, adaptive management, mitigation, etc. The internships are for 18 to 25 year olds, and generally have a requirement of undergraduate academic achievement or promise.
This year there are 26 interships in parks and central offices all around the National Park system - including some opportunities locally in California. The internships pay $12/hour in the parks and $14/hour in Washington, D.C. program offices. Most internships are during the summer months, though some will occur in the fall and early winter.
Applications are now being accepted for these positions. The project descriptions, elgibility requirements and application materials are available on the website of our partner, the National Council for Science and Environment: http://ncseonline.org/jobs/Campus-to-Careers
Researcher-in-Residence Program at Denali National Park and Preserve for 2012 or 2013
Established researchers are encouraged to apply to be one of two researchers-in-residence at Denali National Park and Preserve in either 2012 or 2013. Deadline for applicants for either year is March 10, 2012. Information is available at http://www.nps.gov/dena/naturescience/research.htm
Project Title: Predator Management and Control for California Least Tern (Sternula antillarum browni, LETE) and Western Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus, SNPL) at Naval Base Coronado, San Diego, California.
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by U.S. Navy which provides professional and technical support for its Endangered Species Programs in order to facilitate compliance with ESA. Approximately $125,000 is expected to be available to support this project. Additional funding may be available for follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee.
The purpose of the anticipated work is to manage predators on two federally listed species; the federally listed endangered LETE and federally listed threatened SNPL and their nests. The goal is to control and/or depress predator populations in order to minimize predation pressure, particularly during the breeding season to aid in the recovery and conservation of these species, as required under the 2010 Biological Opinion (FWS-SDG-O8BO503-09F0517) on the US Navy’s Silver Strand Training Operations on Naval Base Coronado, CA. Predator control field activities shall occur primarily during the breeding season, March through September. The cooperator shall manage predators using methods and equipment prescribed by Federal and State laws and Navy policies. The Cooperator shall be responsible for the selection, development and construction of all predator trapping and management techniques/methods.
Review of Statements of Interest will begin 6 Feb 2012. This Request for Statements of Interest will remain open until a team is selected.
Further information, including where to send Statements of Interest.
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