ESA CANDIDATE SPECIES SURVEYS AT MARINE CORPS MOUNTAIN WARFARE TRAINING CENTER BRIDGEPORT, CALIFORNIA
This grant supports surveys of endangered species at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, CA, ensuring compliance with environmental agreements and natural resource management plans.
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Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest has archived this opportunity.
Funder: Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest
Due Dates: August 4, 2025 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $809,113 total over five years (base year ~$155,167; each option year ~$158k–$169k); one award expected; 12-month base period with four 12-month option years.
Summary: Supports surveys and monitoring of candidate and state-tracked species at the USMC Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, CA to inform conservation and compliance with federal/state requirements.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to Californian CESU partners; only the base year is currently funded, with future years subject to funding availability.
Description
This opportunity funds a cooperative agreement for surveys and monitoring of candidate and state-tracked species at the US Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTC) in Bridgeport, California. The project aims to document populations, assess habitat conditions, and provide management recommendations for species of concern, supporting compliance with the Endangered Species Act, Sikes Act, and other federal and state requirements. Work will also inform and update the installation's Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP) and ensure alignment with US Forest Service agreements.
Target species include Northern Goshawk, Great Gray Owl, Western Bumblebee, Monarch Butterfly, Black-backed Woodpecker, American Wolverine, Bi-state Sage Grouse, various bat species, Yosemite Toad, and Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog. Activities will include field surveys, use of automated detection methods, data analysis, and reporting.
