Managing for Habitat and Invertebrate Prey Items: Maximizing Food Resources for Insectivorour Bird, Mammal, and Fish Species

 

1. Assess the Effects of mananagement and climate on habitat and invertebrate communities across time and space. 2. Determine how these effects impact species that consume insects for reproduction or survival. This work will start to address effective resource management practices so the refuge can achieve its goals for different habitats described in the Comprehensive Conservation Plan.

Deleted 05/10/2013 (Archived.) F13AS00142 Agency: Department of the Interior
Office: U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Cooperative Agreement 10 This single source award is being awarded in accordance with Department of Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (4) Unique qualifications which allows for award without competition to an applicant. This single source award is being awarded in accordance with Department of Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (4) Unique qualifications which allows for award without competition to an applicant. This recipient is uniquely qualified to perform the stated project objectives. Dr. Wyatt Cross'experience studying invertebrates and habitat has resulted in numerous scientifically peer-reviewed publications. Additionally, Dr. Cross owns a laborartory that will be used to process the collected invertebrate and habitat samples. He has conducted multiple studies exploring habitat and invertebrate relationships, giving him the experience to successfully complete the project. This single source award is being awarded in accordance with Department of Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (4) Unique qualifications which allows for award without competition to an applicant. 04/11/2013 This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements. Bill West, 406-276-3536
Bill_west@fws.gov
Jackie Vann
Jackie_vann@fws.gov
Bill_west@fws.gov $100,000.00 Awards range from $10,000.00 to $100,000.00