The laguna cartagena national wildlife refuge is located in the lajas valley, in the southwestern region of puerto rico
Ended Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- F23AC02955
- Recipient
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Protectores De Cuencas Inc. UEI CYECHBDZEP85
- Awarding agency
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DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
- Obligated
- $1,382,170
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 15.654 National Wildlife Refuge System Enhancements
- Completion date
- Funding
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- $691,000.00 Federal
- $691,170.00 Non-federal
- Funding agency
- DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 4 Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
- Place of performance
- United States
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Description
This refuge is an important wetland ecosystem that serves as habitat to resident and migratory bird species, and is designated as an important bird area by birdlife international. On september 18, 2022, hurricane fiona made landfall in southwestern puerto rico, causing damage to areas including the laguna cartagena national wildlife refuge, including uprooting trees and blockages due to vegetative debris. Non-profit organization protectores DE cuencas INC. Will help to rehabilitate specific areas within the refuge that have accumulated debris. Through this project, protectores DE cuencas will clear the west drainage canal of floating debris that has accumulated, and will evaluate and replace drainage pipes in the canal, as needed. In addition, protectores DE cuencas will rehabilitate the levee running parallel to the canal, which currently has an unstable surface and damage from uprooted trees. The levee will be rehabilitated by regrading, filling, and compacting, among other techniques necessary to maintain levee structural integrity and functions. Any additional vegetative debris in these areas will be removed, mulched or cut, if necessary, and properly disposed of in a local landfill. Protectores DE cuencas will provide ongoing maintenance to the project site throughout the three year project period.a separate statement of work was prepared for this project known as statement of work for storm damage project. West canal debris removal, levee rehabilitation and maintenance at laguna cartage NWR, lajas, puerto rico . This document decribes project specific tasks and conditions.
Transactions
| Action | Federal | Non-federal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment | $0 | $0 | |
| Original award | $691,000 | $691,170 |
Quick answers
Who received award F23AC02955?
F23AC02955 was awarded to Protectores De Cuencas Inc. by DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) on November 1, 2023.
How much is award F23AC02955 worth?
$1,382,170 has been obligated on F23AC02955: $691,000 in federal funding and $691,170 in non-federal funding.
Which agency awarded F23AC02955?
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) awarded F23AC02955, with funding from DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 4 (Fish and Wildlife Service).
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