Cooperative Agreement 01J77601

This two-year, $298,908 project grant from the Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will fund the Cascade Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group to deliver meaningful watershed educational experiences and curriculum integration for all 5th grade students in the East Wenatchee, Washington school district. The goal is to increase authentic, locally relevant science education and student-led stewardship actions to improve local watersheds and recover imperiled salmon...

This Cooperative Agreement award, provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202), will provide $1,199,690.00 to Snohomish County, Washington to implement Phase One of the Chinook Marsh Construction Project. The activities to be performed include engineering, design, and other pre-construction actions in preparation for a future construction phase. The anticipated deliverables include project management, consultant...

This $806,403 federal Project Grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Pacific Salmon Treaty Program (CFDA 11.438) will support the Lummi Natural Resources Department in two key activities related to the South Fork Chinook Hatchery Conservation Program: Operation of the Skookum Creek Hatchery, which is critical for implementing the South Fork Chinook Hatchery Conservation Program. Monitoring and evaluating South Fork...

This Project Grant award, funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Superfund State, Political Subdivision, and Indian Tribe Site-Specific Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.802), provides $101,921 to the Washington State Department of Ecology to support EPA's reassessment of lead cleanup levels at the Commencement Bay Nearshore/Tideflats Superfund site. The key activities include reviewing lead data, conducting additional soil sampling, evaluating community...

This Cooperative Agreement award in the amount of $199,884 was provided by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) to the Skagit River System Cooperative (SRSC), a tribal government and American Indian-owned organization. The award supports the Smokehouse Tidal Marsh Restoration project, which aims to restore tidal marsh habitats in the Puget Sound region of Washington state. Key products and services to be delivered...

This $806,403 federal Project Grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Pacific Salmon Treaty Program (CFDA 11.438) supports two key activities: Hatchery operations and maintenance at the Skookum Creek Hatchery to aid salmon conservation efforts. Monitoring and evaluation of natural production of South Fork Chinook salmon related to the South Fork Hatchery Conservation Program. The award period runs from April 1, 2025 to...

This federal Cooperative Agreement award, funded by the Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Cooperative Institute (Inter-Agency Funded Activities) program (CFDA 11.405), will provide $180,000.00 from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2025 to the University of Washington to explore scientific and technological methodologies to improve the performance of the Salish Sea and Columbia River Operational Forecast System (SSCOFS). The key efforts include...

This $27,771,693 Cooperative Agreement award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Sea Grant Support program (CFDA 11.417) aims to cultivate a new generation of tribal leaders and co-stewards adept in natural resources management and climate resilience. Through tailored support and education, the Tribal Stewards Initiative will train both tribal and non-tribal graduates to contribute to collaborative efforts in scientific advancements and climate resilience serving...

This federal Cooperative Agreement award, funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Geographic Programs - Puget Sound Protection and Restoration: Tribal Implementation Assistance Program (CFDA 66.121), will provide $3,000,000 to Northwest Indian College (NWIC) to increase opportunities for Indigenous science students to engage in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professional development through targeted internships over a 3-year period from...

This $200,000 Project Grant award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program (CFDA 66.608) will enable the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians to expand their water quality monitoring program and data sharing capabilities. Key activities include identifying and prioritizing environmental data to be held and shared with the EPA and other stakeholders. The expected outcomes include accurate data collection and reporting, increased...