Geological Survey

Description

The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research on mammal community composition in areas impacted by Burmese pythons. The USGS Greater Everglades Priority Ecosystems Science (Davie, FL) and Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (Gainesville, FL) is offering a funding opportunity for research and technical assistance relevant to: Composition of mammal communities within and adjacent to Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. The USGS conducts ecological and hydrologic research and monitoring in support of Greater Everglades restoration efforts throughout South Florida, in conjunction with its Federal, State, and local partners. Research conducted by USGS scientists and their research partners advances the understanding of the Greater Everglades restoration and the potential influence of environmental change on ecosystem restoration. USGS¿s research provides valuable information which contributes to decision-making during restoration. The USGS is offering a cooperative-agreement opportunity to CESU partners with the capability to use cutting-edge monitoring and modeling tools to explore how mammal communities in the Everglades are impacted by presence of Burmese pythons.

Who can apply

• Others

Contact

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