This pilot project aims to enhance coastal habitat conditions for shorebirds and seabirds through the innovative use of shell debris focusing on improving breeding nesting wintering and foraging sites
Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded
- Award ID
- F24AC01366
- Recipient
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Fish & Wildlife Foundation Of Florida Inc. UEI MALWJMZUKR35
- Awarding agency
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DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
- Obligated
- $136,828
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 15.630 Coastal
- Completion date 74% complete
- Funding
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- $19,000.00 Federal
- $117,828.00 Non-federal
- Funding agency
- DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 4 Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
- Place of performance
- Florida, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
About this award
This Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service under the Coastal Program (CFDA 15.630) aims to enhance coastal habitat conditions for shorebirds and seabirds through the innovative use of crushed shell debris. The $136,828 project, with a performance period from August 1, 2024 to July 30, 2027, involves sourcing mollusk and bivalve shells from recent beach nourishment efforts in Panama City Beach, Florida, crushing the material, and manually distributing the crushed shell fragments in targeted coastal areas to mimic natural conditions and improve nesting, breeding, wintering, and foraging habitats for the target bird species. The project will also implement a comprehensive habitat monitoring program to assess the effectiveness of the restoration efforts and inform future management strategies. The grant was awarded to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida Inc., a non-profit organization with extensive experience in wildlife conservation and habitat restoration projects across the state.
Description
Utilizing primarily mollusk and bivalve shells sourced from recent beach nourishment at panama city beach the project involves crushing and transporting the material to targeted coastal locations identified for habitat restoration. The crushed shell fragments will mimic natural conditions through distribution in nonvegetated areas enhancing crypsis for nesting birds. All shells will be broadcast by hand using 5GALLON buckets and volunteers. A comprehensive habitat monitoring program will be implemented to assess the effectiveness of the restoration efforts and inform future management strategies. Additionally collaboration with various coastalrelated projects in florida underscores this project s broader conservation implications and synergies.
Quick answers
Who received award F24AC01366?
F24AC01366 was awarded to Fish & Wildlife Foundation Of Florida Inc. by DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) on August 1, 2024.
How much is award F24AC01366 worth?
$136,828 has been obligated on F24AC01366: $19,000 in federal funding and $117,828 in non-federal funding.
Which agency awarded F24AC01366?
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) awarded F24AC01366, with funding from DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 4 (Fish and Wildlife Service).
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