Reevaluating boem s guidelines for identifying submerged pre-contact archaeological sites in the gulf of mexico an extensive geoarchaeological approach

Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded

Award ID
M24AC00003
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$514,832

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Completion date 51% complete
Place of performance
United States

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About this award

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) awarded a $514,832 Cooperative Agreement to Florida State University (FSU) under the BOEM Environmental Studies (ES) program (CFDA 15.423) to reevaluate BOEM's guidelines for identifying submerged pre-contact archaeological sites in the Gulf of Mexico using an extensive geoarchaeological approach. The project, which runs from March 2024 through March 2029, will develop mathematical survey models, conduct fieldwork and laboratory analysis, create geodatabases, and analyze geophysical and archaeological data to improve methods for identifying submerged cultural resources. FSU is collaborating with Texas A&M University and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on various aspects of the project, including sub-bottom data processing, fieldwork support, and development of public training modules.

Subawards

Subrecipient Amount Awarded
University Of Bradford(The) • Co-PI Fitch o Geophysical, geoarchaeological data collection and analysis. Co-supervision of PhD student. Tribal collaboration, training, and engagement… $71,153
Texas A & M University • PI Halligan, 0.25 FTE annually for years 1-5 o Coordination of project activities, budgets, and deliverables. o Developing, in collaboration with… $500,034
University Of Tennessee In year 1, Dr. Smith will participate in the legacy data collection efforts lead by FSU by visiting two East Coast locations to meet with Tribal consultants and… $59,946

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Who received award M24AC00003?

M24AC00003 was awarded to Florida State University by Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Department of the Interior) on March 26, 2024.

How much is award M24AC00003 worth?

$514,832 has been obligated on M24AC00003.

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