Develop groundwater data portal for parks in the American Southwest

The National Park Service intends to award a single-source cooperative agreement to the Tucson Audubon Society to develop a groundwater data portal and database for 22 parks in the American Southwest. The project aims to improve the efficacy of groundwater monitoring in these parks. The recipient will be responsible for recruiting and hiring an information management expert, providing biological expertise, and contributing to final products, including written reports and spatial files. The National Park Service will provide financial assistance, periodic review of materials, and assistance with logistics. • The project will develop a web-based portal and database application to accept and manage groundwater data. • The recipient will provide administrative oversight and biological expertise. • The National Park Service will provide periodic review and assistance with logistics. • The project is expected to improve the efficacy of groundwater monitoring in 22 parks. • The anticipated period of performance is from 7/25/19 to 5/31/20.