Peconic Estuary
Program Funding Opportunities
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Funding Source Name |
Organization Eligibility |
Deadline for Application |
Comments |
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The Estuary
Habitat Restoration Council |
For more information on eligibility please click |
The deadline for applications is March 16, 2010 |
The Council
is soliciting project proposals for estuary habitat restoration projects. The
Council is seeking projects that achieve cost-effective restoration while
promoting partnerships among agencies and between public and private sectors.
Projects will be evaluated for their support of the Estuary Habitat
Restoration Strategy [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102950882367&s=76&e=001TWvgI6wWSeH41Rov-LaaHhx0VeEiatVAZHFy_BZ4WSxGsZC6WnM82KB5cx6pD-J-ruaX0R1ESktjQydCPOYco0v82zskauzwkVs6cDWe4bugDTT78uR-fwf4kTF1Q86k8e3ewf_ncCmw2KbRn62oyA==]. Eligible
habitat restoration activities may include, but are not limited to: *
Improvement of estuarine wetland tidal exchange or reestablishment of
historic hydrology * Dam or berm removal *
Improvement or reestablishment of fish passage *
Appropriate reef/substrate/habitat creation * Planting
of native estuarine wetland and submerged aquatic vegetation *
Reintroduction of native species * Control
of invasive species *
Establishment of riparian buffer zones in the estuary. The deadline for
applications is March 16, 2010. For more information on how to apply, visit http://era.noaa.gov/information/funding.html Prior to submitting
a proposal, applicants should read the information carefully as it provides
guidance on application requirements and reviewer evaluation. The final list
of selected projects is anticipated to be announced in June 2010; proposed
schedules should be prepared accordingly. NOAA and the Corps anticipate that
approximately $2.5 million will be available to support this effort. If you
have questions, contact Jenni Wallace at
Jenni.Wallace@noaa.gov [mailto:Jenni.Wallace@noaa.gov]
or 301-713-0174. |