OpportunityTitle: Managing for Habitat and Invertebrate Prey Items: Maximizing Food Resources for Insectivorour Bird, Mammal, and Fish Species
CategoryExplanation: This single source award is being awarded in accordance with Department of Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (4) Unique qualifications which allows for award without competition to an applicant.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: This single source award is being awarded in accordance with Department of Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (4) Unique qualifications which allows for award without competition to an applicant. This recipient is uniquely qualified to perform the stated project objectives. Dr. Wyatt Cross&apos;experience studying invertebrates and habitat has resulted in numerous scientifically peer-reviewed publications. Additionally, Dr. Cross owns a laborartory that will be used to process the collected invertebrate and habitat samples. He has conducted multiple studies exploring habitat and invertebrate relationships, giving him the experience to successfully complete the project.
Description: 1. Assess the Effects of mananagement and climate on habitat and invertebrate communities across time and space. 2. Determine how these effects impact species that consume insects for reproduction or survival. This work will start to address effective resource management practices so the refuge can achieve its goals for different habitats described in the Comprehensive Conservation Plan.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: E-Mail
GrantorContactText: Bill West, 406-276-3536&lt;br/&gt;Bill_west@fws.gov&lt;br/&gt;Jackie Vann&lt;br/&gt;Jackie_vann@fws.gov&lt;br/&gt;
CloseDateExplanation: This single source award is being awarded in accordance with Department of Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (4) Unique qualifications which allows for award without competition to an applicant.