OpportunityTitle: Technical biological assistance associated with the ecological monitoring of Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program-Wetlands Reserve Easements (WRE).
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: This opportunity is open to States, political subdivisions, or agency thereof, a public or private agency, organization, or any other person.
Description: This opportunity is for technical biological assistance associated with the ecological monitoring of Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program-Wetlands Reserve Easements (WRE). The selected party will be responsible for completing ecological monitoring of easements identified by NRCS for review. The monitoring reviews will include anassessment of the ecological function of the sites, as well as proposed actions to enhance the sites. In addition, the agreement will address the need for technical experience in the development of prescribed burn plans, and the development of pollinator/Monarch plans. The opportunity is directly related to Indiana easements and includes monitoring of both wetland and upland habitats of selected easements. Total maximum federal funding for the project is $562,500.00. The selected party will provide two individuals with educational background in wildlife biology, ecology or biology. Individual staff will be required to have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife biology, ecology or biology with a demonstrated knowledge of plant identification, wildlife species, and restoration of wetland and uplandhabitats.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: USDA-NRCS
GrantorContactText: Jerry Roach &lt;br/&gt;Assistance State Conservationist for Programs &lt;br/&gt;Phone 317-295-5820
CloseDateExplanation: Applicants must submit proposals via e-mail to the following address: Jerry.Roach@usda.gov.  Proposals must be received by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, on July 1, 2019. Late submissions will not be reviewed or considered.  The agency will rely on system generated date and time receipt documentation to determine whether applications meet the submission deadline. Applicants must contact Jerry Roach, Assistant State Conservationist for Programs at 317-295-5820 or Jerry.Roach@usda.gov to confirm receipt.  Hand delivery or mail will be accepted at USDA-NRCS State Office 6013 Lakeside Boulevard, Indiana 46278