Provide taxonomic support for a USFWS sponsored alaska butterflymonitoring network

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Award ID
F25AC01727
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$49,566

Award facts

Assistance listing
15.660 Candidate Species Conservation
Completion date 53% complete
Funding agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 7 Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Place of performance
Alaska, USA

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Description

The aim of this project is to better understand the status of butterflies in alaska, particularly the recently ESA-petitioned large marble butterfly (euchloe ausonides). The USFWS needsthe support of entomologists with butterfly taxonomic expertise to complete this work. Entomologistsat the university of alaska museum of the north at the university of alaska fairbanks, will work withusfws to achieve the following: (1) update the taxonomy of the butterflies of alaska field guide (2)design a post-survey processing method and protocol for verifying butterfly identifications made bysurvey participants (3) design a workflow for automating the upload of butterfly observations toinaturalist (4) develop a training video on the survey methods and how to use the survey application (5) design and produce one or more regional butterfly guides to assist field identification of commonspecies (6) provide a summary report at the end of the 2025 and 2026 field seasons to inform futureproject work. The contribution of trained entomologists and ecologists with relevant expertise will helpensure the success of the alaska butterfly monitoring network in keeping track of the status of bothcommon and rare butterflies throughout alaska.

Quick answers

Who received award F25AC01727?

F25AC01727 was awarded to University Of Alaska Fairbanks by DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) on June 17, 2025.

How much is award F25AC01727 worth?

$49,566 has been obligated on F25AC01727.

Which agency awarded F25AC01727?

DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) awarded F25AC01727, with funding from DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 7 (Fish and Wildlife Service).

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