Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) partner for research on invasive Grass Carp spawning and early life history in Great Lakes tributaries. The goal is to understand when and where Grass Carp reproduction occurs to inform management decisions on how to prevent their migration and expansion in the Great Lakes Basin. The project will involve collecting ichthyoplankton samples, processing them to identify fish eggs and larvae, and developing research products to disseminate the findings. The award will be a cooperative agreement with a total estimated funding of $450,000 over three years. • The project will focus on invasive Grass Carp spawning and early life history in Great Lakes tributaries. • The research will inform management decisions on preventing Grass Carp migration and expansion in the Great Lakes Basin. • The award will be a cooperative agreement with a total estimated funding of $450,000 over three years. • The project will involve collecting ichthyoplankton samples and processing them to identify fish eggs and larvae. • The research products will be disseminated to management partners and professional audiences. • The project aligns with the Presidential Memorandum "Protecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp" and the USGS Invasive Carp Strategic Framework.