Description
The U.S. Geological Survey seeks a Pacific Northwest CESU‑affiliated partner to conduct a five‑year research effort that synthesizes and analyzes >30 years of aquatic monitoring data (sediment, water availability, large wood) to evaluate long‑term watershed condition trends, develop models linking stream and road infrastructure to fish passage and water quality, and support adaptive management under the Northwest Forest Plan and related DOI Secretarial Orders. The award is a cooperative agreement with a total ceiling of $300,000 (approximately $200,000 in Year 1, with up‑to‑$100,000 in subsequent years contingent on performance). One award will be made; the recipient must be an existing CESU partner and submit a full application via Grants.gov.
• Scope: Data synthesis, trend analysis, threshold identification, and modeling of in‑stream and upslope indicators across the NWFP region.
• Deliverables: Technical reports, peer‑reviewed publications, geospatial data sets, annual progress reports, and a final technical/financial report.
• Funding: $300,000 total (Year 1 $200,000; Years 2‑5 contingent).
• Duration: 5 years (1 base year + 4 optional years).
• Eligibility: Must be a participating partner of the Pacific Northwest CESU.
• Submission: Via Grants.gov (Funding Opportunity Number G27AS00085) by 11:59 PM ET on 30 Nov 2026.
• Evaluation criteria: Alignment with DOI Secretarial Orders, relevance to watershed‑condition needs, technical approach, and budget justification.