Long Island Sound Coastal Habitat Connectivity Assessment RFP
Funds GIS-based research to assess and improve habitat connectivity in Long Island Sound’s coastal areas, guiding restoration and conservation priorities using advanced data analysis and modeling.
Funder: NEIWPCC
Due Dates: Not specified (check RFP for updates)
Funding Amounts: Funding amount not specified; project duration up to 23 months (accelerated timelines possible)
Summary: Supports GIS-based assessment and improvement of habitat connectivity for restoration and conservation in Long Island Sound's coastal areas.
Key Information: Applicants must address data limitations and propose workflows for ArcGIS Online-based data management.
Description
This opportunity funds projects aimed at enhancing habitat connectivity in the coastal regions of Long Island Sound (New York and Connecticut). Supported activities include developing GIS shapefiles, assessing current habitat connectivity, and creating qualitative and/or quantitative metrics to inform restoration, conservation, or enhancement priorities. Applicants are expected to address known data limitations, utilize or develop connectivity models, and recommend standardized data management workflows, particularly leveraging ArcGIS Online (AGOL) for effective data migration and management.
The overarching goal is to identify and prioritize restoration and conservation opportunities that advance the ecological health and resilience of Long Island Sound’s priority coastal habitats.
