Western Snowy Plover Recovery at Eden Landing Ecological Reserve

Funding Opportunity ID: 292881 Opportunity Number: F17AS00178 Opportunity Title: Western Snowy Plover Recovery at Eden Landing Ecological ReserveOpportunity Category: DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: EnvironmentCategory Explanation: CFDA Number(s): 15.678Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationAdditional Information on Eligibility: Agency Code: DOI-FWSAgency Name: Department of the InteriorFish and Wildlife ServicePosted Date: Mar 30, 2017Close Date: Apr 06, 2017 Last Updated Date: Mar 30, 2017Award Ceiling: $68,975Award Floor: $68,975Estimated Total Program Funding: $68,975Expected Number of Awards: 1Description: The Western Snowy Plover (Charadrius nivosus nivosus) population remains threatened throughout their Pacific coast range. Studies show that plover productivity in the San Francisco Bay is essential for maintaining the stability of the rangewide population. However, plovers in this area are affected by high predation pressure and limited areas with suitable habitat. Available managed pond ⿿panne⿝ habitat has been reduced due to conversion to tidal marsh habitat by the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project (Restoration Project). While managed ⿿panne⿝ habitat is provided specifically for plovers in South San Francisco Bay, it is important to monitor spatial and tempora...

Source: Grants.gov - March 31, 2017 Category: Research Tags: Environment Source Type: funding