Initial Field Implementation of the Integrated Upland Protocol of the Mojave Desert Network at the Seven Network Parks

Post Date

June 25th 2014

Application Due Date

July 16th 2014

Funding Opportunity Number

P14AS00153

CFDA Number(s)

15.931

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Natural Resources

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Unrestricted

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $240000

• Award Range:

  $500 - $100000

Grant Description

Knowing the condition of natural resources in national parks is fundamental to NPSs mission to manage park resources unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations. Thus, NPS has implemented the Vital Signs Monitoring Program. The Vital Signs Monitoring Program is an important component of the Mojave Desert Network Inventory and Monitoring (MOJN I&M) Program. Vital signs are a suite of indicators that represent the overall health or condition of park resources. MOJN I&M has developed standardized monitoring protocols to collect scientifically rigorous data on a prioritized set of vital signs. These monitoring protocols will help the parks manage their natural resources in perpetuity. The focus of this agreement is the MOJN I&M Integrated Upland (IU) monitoring protocol, which is designed to monitor vegetation change, invasive species, and soil resources in upland communities.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  National Park Service

• Agency Contact:

  Susan Erickson, (702) 293-8771
  Susan_Erickson@nps.gov
  

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Susan_Erickson@nps.gov

• Agency Email Address:

  Susan_Erickson@nps.gov

• More Information:

  http://www.grants.gov/