OpportunityTitle: BLM AK Weed Free Research and Development, Alaska
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: This funding opportunity is issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program. The successful recipient must be a participant in the CESU program.  The data analyses and scientific collaboration constitute technical assistance, and because the BLM is a Federal land management agency, this funding opportunity furthers   the CESU objective to &#191;provide research, technical assistance, and education to Federal land management, environmental, and research agencies.&#191;
Description: This project will provide financial support to conduct experimental research for integrated pest management in agricultural fields in collaboration with private producers, to see if there is a better way to harvest or process straw products/dog bedding to better insure it is weed free. Research is needed to develop a reliable source for weed free products that is acceptable for use for dog bedding during winter dog sled mushing activities. The product needs to be a biodegradable natural fiber mateiral that can be produced in Alaska and meet the needs of weed free product requirements (according to the BLM Alaska Invasive Species Management Policy.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Outlook 2010
GrantorContactText: Sandee Smith, Grants Management Officer, 907-271-5193 &lt;br/&gt;s2smith@blm.gov &lt;br/&gt;
CloseDateExplanation: THE DUE DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO   JUNE 30, 2012