Geological Survey

Description

The US Geological Survey, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK), is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research to evaluate two torrent salamanders¿the Cascade torrent salamander (Rhyacotriton cascadae) and the Columbia torrent salamander (R. kezeri)-- that are currently candidates for the Endangered Species Act. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has identified two areas of pre-listing information needs for these species: 1) an inventory of current distribution and occupancy, and characterization of suitable habitat to aid in identifying potential areas of ongoing and future range contractions; 2) development of environmental DNA (eDNA) primers and sampling range protocol.

Who can apply

• Others

Contact

Faith Graves 703-648-7356 <br/>fgraves@usgs.gov
fgraves@usgs.gov