Proteciton, Preservation, and Collection of Paleontological Resources at Joshua Tree National Park

Post Date

June 29th 2010

Application Due Date

July 2nd 2010

Funding Opportunity Number

NPSNOIH8336100086

CFDA Number(s)

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Natural Resources

Eligibility Categories

County Governments

This is a notice of intent to award a Cooperative Agreement to the County of San Bernardino which is a county government. Not seeking applications.

Funding

• Award Range:

  $None - $150000

Grant Description

Objectives of this Cooperative Agreement are: To survey, inventory, characterize, document and collect paleontological resources on JOTR lands. Characterization should include type and nature of paleontological resources, location and distribution, association with various lithologies and other information as appropriate. To prioritize paleontological localities for protection and preservation. To develop and assess alternatives for protection, preservation, and collection of paleontological resources on JOTR lands. To collect, document and preserve paleontological resources on JOTR lands in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies guiding NPS management and natural and cultural resource compliance. Paleontological resources are an integral and non-renewable part of our natural heritage. Their proper documentation and recovery is critical for our understanding of the history of life, and the long-term preservation and preservation of their scientific, interpretive, and educational values.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  National Park Service

• Agency Contact:

  Lilette Baltodano
  Contract Specialist
  Phone 510-817-1338

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Lilette Baltodano

• Agency Email Address:

  lilette_baltodano@nps.gov