FWS Arizona Invasive Species Mapping and Control Project 2010

Post Date

February 25th 2011

Application Due Date

March 4th 2011

Funding Opportunity Number

SWAZNWR-2010-02A

CFDA Number(s)

15.649

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Natural Resources

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

This is a single source award to American Conservation Experience for the continuation of invasive species control on any National Wildlife Refuge with primary emphasis on National Wildlife Refuges in Arizona. No other applications will be considered.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $200555

• Award Range:

  $200555 - $437445

Grant Description

Unique Qualifications - The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon the specific need in which the work is accomplished. Eligible applicants are limited to American Conservation Experience (ACE). ACE provides the needed service by utilizing youth hand crews that are both efficient, economical, and "shovel ready" as well as trained and certified sawyers and certified pesticide applicators. Invasive species pose a serious threat to the health and integrity of natural communities on all National Wildlife Refuges. An integral part of the invasive species program is the use of hand crews who can work in areas where it is not possible or practical to use heavy equipment or aerial chemical spraying. Hand crews are also an asset to re-treat and maintain restoration sites, restore and prepare burned areas (i.e. Island Fire, Cibola Fire), treat new invasive species infestations, and to work in fragile habitat. ACE crews provide an effective economical means to meet these needs and they benefit by gaining valuable work experience. Project and Purpose - The principal purpose of this agreement is to control or eradicate invasive species and to restore native habitats on National Wildlife Refuges. Invasive species control/eradication, with emphasis on early detection/rapid response (EDRR) to new infestations to prevent spread, is a priority of the Invasive Species Strike Team program. Restoration efforts may occur on any National Wildlife Refuge, with emphasis on Arizona’s refuges.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  Fish and Wildlife Service

• Agency Contact:

  Renee Robichaud
  Assistant Refuge Supervisor
  Phone 505-248-6480

• Agency Mailing Address:

  renee_robichaud@fws.gov

• Agency Email Address:

  renee_robichaud@fws.gov

• Location:

  Region 2