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PERFORMANCE-BASED WORK STATEMENT

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Introduction: Based on the work of Hoelting et al. (2024), draft a scientific manuscript for submission to an academic journal to facilitate the integration of social learning into the practice of environmental assessment and adaptive management.

B. Background: The Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Programs’ objective is to monitor and evaluate the effects of Glen Canyon Dam's operations on the natural and cultural resources of the Colorado River ecosystem. The Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center is the science provider to the GCDAMP. The program also aims to use scientific information to inform decisions about how the dam is operated, with the goal of achieving a balance between meeting water and power needs and protecting and preserving the resources of the river ecosystem. The Native American tribes in the region, have a long history of cultural and spiritual connections to the Colorado River. These tribes have unique knowledge and perspectives on the river ecosystem, including its ecology, history, and cultural significance. A challenge in resource management is to integrate all forms of cultural-benefits-knowledge into decision making. This project will further develop pathways to incorporate cultural-knowledge-benefits into the practice of environmental assessment and adaptive management.

C. Definitions/Applicable Documents: Hoelting, K.R., Morse, J.W., Gould, R.K., Martinez, D.E., Hauptfeld, R.S., Cravens, A.E., Breslow, S.J., Bair, L.S., Schuster, R.M. and Gavin, M.C., 2024. Opportunities for improved consideration of cultural benefits in environmental decision-Making. Ecosystem Services, 65, p.101587.

D. Scope: Develop a manuscript for submission to an academic journal that identifies methods for improved integration of cultural-benefits-knowledge in environmental assessment and adaptive management, using the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program as a case study.

II. WORK REQUIREMENTS

A. Technical Requirements: Deliver a draft manuscript in Word format that includes at least 25 citations on methods for improving the integration of cultural-benefits knowledge into environmental assessment and adaptive management. While there is no page limit, the manuscript must provide sufficient detail to be publishable in the scientific literature, including potential submission to a USGS publication series.

B. Deliverables: Electronic Word document of a draft scientific article that articulates methods for improved integration of cultural-benefits-knowledge in environmental assessment and adaptive management, using the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program as a case study. The document will be submitted for

140G0325Q0225 SOW, Page 2 of 2 publication as part of the deliverable.

III. SUPPORTING INFORMATION

A. Place of Performance. Contractor’s facility.

C. Period of Performance: Date of award – 1 year.

D. Government Furnished Property (GFP): None.

E. Special Considerations:

a. Knowledgeable of integrating cultural-benefits-knowledge in environmental management Familiar with the Opportunities Framework (Hoelting et al. 2022).

b. PhD in anthropology, philosophy, natural resource management or related field.

This is a highly technical request for services, with an expectation of knowledge related to applied environmental management and a theoretical understanding of cultural-benefits-knowledge.

c. Experience working with Federal agencies that conduct science and manage natural resources and experience working directly with indigenous populations.