Hydrilla Early Detection, Surveillance, and Response in the Connecticut River
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- F23AS00539
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- $25,000 to $150,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Natural Resources
- Eligible applicants
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- State Governments
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking proposals from state governments to address Hydrilla infestations in the Connecticut River. The priority goals of the $250,000 grant opportunity include preventing further spread of Hydrilla, expanding surveillance, implementing rapid response efforts, managing and containing existing populations, and improving education and outreach. Eligible applicants must submit proposals by May 25, 2024, and the agency anticipates making 3 awards with a maximum of $150,000 and a minimum of $25,000 per award. This opportunity is funded under the Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance program (CFDA 15.608).
The grant will support projects focused on the Connecticut River watershed, which stretches from the Canadian border through New England before emptying into Long Island Sound. Funds can be used for a variety of activities related to Hydrilla detection, surveillance, response, management, and outreach within this geographic area.
Synopsis
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) received FY2023 funding from Congress for the sole purpose of managing and improving the understanding of submerged aquatic invasive grasses with focus on Hydrilla, Milfoil, and Elodea. The Northeast Region is managing $250,000 of these funds. The Service is seeking proposals that address Hydrilla infestations in the Connecticut River.Hydrilla was first detected in the Connecticut River in 2016. The Connecticut River stretches from the Canadian border through New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, finally emptying into Long Island Sound. With 38 main tributaries, the watershed plays an important role in New England's identity. Funds made available through this grant opportunity will support the following priority goals:Prevention of further spread of hydrilla into inland and tributary watersExpansion of surveillance in the Connecticut River and to tributaries and nearby watersEarly detection surveillance in tributaries and nearby waters.Rapid response efforts supporting control and eradication of new infestationsManagement and containment of existing populationsImprove awareness and affect behavior of water users through education and outreach initiatives.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Foa_Content_of_F23AS00539.pdf |
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