Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Colorado Plateau CESU

Post Date

December 12th 2012

Application Due Date

December 21st 2012

Funding Opportunity Number

G13AS00016

CFDA Number(s)

15.808

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUкs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $6000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $0

Grant Description

The US Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for additional analytical support to quantifying past changes in lake-water temperature and chemistry. Analyses of charcoal abundances from previous and ongoing studies in the western United States show that the species distribution varies sensitively in response to these parameters. Detailed reconstruction of the natural variability of paleoclimate and effects on landscapes and vegetation is needed to develop a better understanding of the effects of potential future climate change and to develop sound management practices. The recipientкs will coordinate with USGS scientists to design specific research and sampling strategies in support of Quaternary research in the western U.S. by the USGS.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  Geological Survey

• Agency Contact:

  Faith Graves, 703-648-7356
  fgraves@usgs.gov
  

• Agency Mailing Address:

  fgraves@usgs.gov

• Agency Email Address:

  fgraves@usgs.gov

• More Information:

  http://www.grants.gov/