This Project Grant award, totaling $620,000 and provided by the U.S. Geological Survey's Water Resources Research Act Program (CFDA 15.805), supports research to elucidate the health impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on bald eagles in the Great Lakes region. The research, conducted by the University of Wisconsin - Madison, will sample blood from bald eagle nestlings, tissue from game fish, and water in the Wisconsin and St. Croix River systems to analyze PFAS contamination levels and assess the impacts on eagle physiology, endocrine function, immune function, and pathogen infections. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and The Field Museum will serve as sub-recipients, participating in sampling efforts. This short-term monitoring aims to guide focused long-term monitoring initiatives and provide information to update fish consumption guidelines for the region, while also generating insights into the potential impacts of PFAS on human and wildlife health.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $310.0k | 1/6/25 |