The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) awarded a $131,500 Cooperative Agreement (CFDA 15.808 - USGS Research and Data Collection) to the University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. (UGA Research Foundation) for the project period of September 4, 2024 to September 3, 2027. The purpose of this Cooperative Agreement is to provide technical assistance to the U.S. Department of Interior and state wildlife agencies in the southeastern U.S. on wildlife disease surveillance and investigations. UGA Research Foundation will perform the following key activities: 1) contribute data to the Wildlife Health Information Sharing Partnership Event Reporting System (WHISPERS), 2) participate in the National White-Nose Syndrome Diagnostics Working Group, 3) serve as a testing laboratory for the Student Network for Amphibian Pathogen Surveillance (SNAPS), and 4) conduct collaborative wildlife disease research with USGS and other partners. The deliverables include providing diagnostic investigation results to WHISPERS and sharing amphibian disease surveillance findings directly with USGS and participating classes. The ultimate goals are to produce publications co-authored with USGS and partner agency scientists, and to routinely report diagnostic, surveillance, and research findings related to wildlife health.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $131.5k | 9/3/24 |