FWS New Mexico Invasive Species Mapping and Control Project 2010

Post Date

April 26th 2010

Application Due Date

May 3rd 2010

Funding Opportunity Number

NWRS-R2-22520-ST1

CFDA Number(s)

15.608

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Natural Resources

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Non-Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Organizations
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Non-Profits Without 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Other

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, federal, state, local and tribal governments and organizations, and foreign governments.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $200000

• Award Range:

  $25000 - $35000

Grant Description

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) New Mexico Invasive Species Strike Team (NMISST) implements invasive species management at six National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) in the state. This Task Agreement will provide interns from diverse backgrounds with hands-on training, skill development and career exploration in the preservation, conservation and restoration of natural resources. In addition to the conservation training activities, professional development will also be provided in life skills, job readiness skills, leadership, and stewardship of their national wildlife refuges. General oversight is provided by the New Mexico National Wildlife Refuge staff and the NMISST program Coordinator. The scope of this project includes mapping, control and monitoring of invasive plant species at four refuges. Government will not supply vehicles or equipment and app licant must have liscense to apply herbicide in the state of New Mexico. Plant species addressed in this task include but are not limited to invasive thistles, perennial pepperweed, and Russian knapweed. Due to time-sensitive chemical application requirements, schedules are firm once agreed upon by applicant and FWS NMISST. FWS NMISST will provide all herbicides and surfactants as needed and determine the standards for application rates of chemicals. The FWS NMISST will award one applicant. Work will need to begin as early as May 15, 2010 and be completed by July 15, 2010.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  Fish and Wildlife Service

• Agency Contact:

  Gina Dello Russo
  Ecologist
  575-835-1828

• Agency Mailing Address:

  gina_dellorusso@fws.gov

• Agency Email Address:

  gina_dellorusso@fws.gov

• Location:

  Region 2