OpportunityTitle: Erie Pier Confined Disposal Facility (Duluth, MN) &#8211; Beneficial Reuse Placement Site Analysis
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: This opportunity is restricted to non-federal partners of the Great Lakes &#8211; Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU).    Disclosures of current and pending support made in this application may render an applicant ineligible for funding. Prior to award and throughout the period of performance, ERDC may continue to request updated continuing and pending support information, which will be reviewed and may result in discontinuation of funding.     Religious organizations are entitled to compete on equal footing with secular organizations for Federal financial assistance as described in E.O. 13798, &#8220;Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty.&#8221;
Description: The objectives of the proposed research effort include: Monitor and report performance of dredged material placed at beneficial use sites, specifically mine land reclamation and landfill cover sites. Factors to be monitored include, but are not limited to:a. Ecosystem recovery and functionalityb. Water qualityc. Landscape stabilityd. Vegetation growth Successful applicants should have expert knowledge of confined disposal facilities and beneficial use of dredged material. The applicant should also have a record that demonstrates applied research and monitoring experience with both topics. The candidates should have prior experience with monitoring beneficial use sites. The candidates will be required to prepare a Statement of Work and Work Plan regarding the research to be conducted. The candidate will also be required to submit three (3) quarterly status reports and one (1) annual report each year of the contract to provide updates on the work being conducted.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: phoebe fuller
GrantorContactText: Phoebe V Fuller &lt;br/&gt;Grantor &lt;br/&gt;Phone 6016343793