Provide enhanced attribution to national wetland inventory mapping (NWI+) that includes functional potential for all mapping, both wetland and riparian, which will lead to more informed…

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Award ID
84036701
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$152,247

Award facts

Completion date
Originally
Funding
  • $112,250.00 Federal
  • $39,997.00 Non-federal
Funding agency
Office of Water Headquarters Offices, Environmental Protection Agency
Place of performance
Montana, USA

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Description

Description
The purpose of this project is to provide enhanced attribution to national wetland inventory mapping (NWI+) that includes functional potential for all mapping, both wetland and riparian, which will lead to more informed decision-making by resource managers and planners.activities:to achieve the purpose the project the applicant will: 1) update the keys to llww (landscape position, landform, water flow path, and waterbody type) for inland wetlands of the western united states to include riparian classifications; 2) creating an automated model that applies llww codes to riparian mapping; 3) developing a crosswalk between llww codes and function; 4) applying the automated model to target areas in the region for model validation; and 5) sharing results with user partners.subrecipient:subawards are to project collaborators for work on all tasks for the project.outcomes:specifically, the deliverables of this project include: (1) an updated version of the llww keys for the western U.S.; (2) an automated tool that will be incorporated into the existing automated llww tool; (3) a user guide for the model and subsequent documentation of code used to build the model; (4) a literature review of ecological functions of riparian habitats; (5) a matrix correlating existing riparian attributes, added llww descriptors, and potential ecological functions; (6) a set of selection queries for NWI and riparian attributes and corresponding llww descriptors; (7) enhanced digital wetland mapping layer for target areas in the western U.S.; (8) story maps to present the model results for targeted mapping across the west; (9) at least one presentation at a professional conference; and (10) a webinar presenting the model results. The project will lead to more informed decision making by resource managers and planners including information that can be used to in project planning and review to predict potential wetland function, estimate losses or gains in wetland function across a given area, and prioritize wetlands for restoration or conservation. Expected beneficiaries are states, tribes, and local governments.

Transactions

Action Federal Non-federal Date
Amendment $0 $0
Original award $112,250 $39,997

Subawards

Subrecipient Amount Awarded
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota Our partners have expressed a need for riparian mapping to be included as a component of the NWI+ dataset to inform decision making. As an extension of our… $31,168

Quick answers

Who received award 84036701?

84036701 was awarded to University Of Montana by Office of Grants and Debarment (Headquarters Offices) on September 20, 2023.

How much is award 84036701 worth?

$152,247 has been obligated on 84036701: $112,250 in federal funding and $39,997 in non-federal funding.

Which agency awarded 84036701?

Office of Grants and Debarment (Headquarters Offices) awarded 84036701, with funding from Office of Water (Headquarters Offices).

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