CN-370000-WM943-T6.pdf

This document is a Task Assignment Notification Form for the South Florida Canals Aquatic Life Study (SFCALS), a research project initiated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The contract is with the University of Florida (Contractor), specifically involving Curtis D. Pollman, Ph.D. as the Contractor Contract Manager, and Devan R. Cobb as the DEP Contract Manager. The task assignment is under DEP Contract No. WM943 and focuses on conducting a comprehensive assessment of canals and associated aquatic life in south Florida.

The task assignment is a cost-reimbursement contract valued at $35,283.00, with a performance period from October 2012 to November 2013. The primary objective is to develop a statistical model for understanding the stressors affecting canal biological expectations, including goals such as assessing aquatic life, determining interrelationships between canal ecosystems and environmental variables, evaluating canal conditions, and collecting data for management decisions. The study will involve quarterly sampling of 39 SCI sites, collecting biological composition, water quality, and habitat-related data across south Florida canals. The research aims to create a framework for predicting phosphorus concentrations, artificial channelization impacts, and biological integrity, with deliverables including quarterly data sets, statistical analyses, and a comprehensive report by April 2013.