Avian and Habitat Research, Monitoring, and Restoration at the Channel Islands

The National Park Service intends to award a single source justified cooperative agreement to the California Institute of Environmental Studies for the project titled "Avian and Habitat Research, Monitoring, and Restoration at the Channel Islands." The project aims to continue avian and habitat research, monitoring, and restoration at Channel Islands National Park, focusing on seabird and related resources harmed by DDTs and PCBs released into the southern California marine environment. The project encompasses multiple seabird/marine monitoring efforts, habitat restoration, rare plant recovery, and invasive plant control activities. • The project will enhance science-based natural resource stewardship at Channel Islands National Park. • The project will provide opportunities for the public and park visitors to engage in restoration and conservation work. • The project will support the National Park Service's goals and objectives for natural resource stewardship and conservation. • The project will be conducted over a period of five years, from 09/20/2019 to 09/20/2024. • The total anticipated award amount is $1,014,432.25, subject to available funding.