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Great Lakes Funding
Descriptions of Previous Projects
Previous Requests for Proposals
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Table of Contents
- SUMMARY
- BACKGROUND
- APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS, ELIGIBILITY
- PROCESS AND SCHEDULE
- GENERAL CRITERIA
- SPECIFIC CRITERIA
Appendix I - "Line-by-Line" Instructions to PSS2001 Data Entry
Appendix II - Purpose and General Priorities
Appendix III - USEPA Contacts for Great Lakes Priorities
Appendix IV- Other GLNPO Activities and Funding
FY2001 - 2002 Request for Preproposals
Appendix IV
OTHER GLNPO ACTIVITIES AND FUNDING
GLNPO is actively involved in numerous Great Lakes activities. In the areas referenced below, we will coordinate at the Federal, State, Tribal, and local levels to ensure that these projects and resources are appropriately targeted to achieve mutual objectives. Staff are also available for consultation in these areas.
Lake Ecosystem Indicators. Through atmospheric deposition monitoring and open lake monitoring in each Great Lake for toxicant and nutrient loads and concentrations (using EPA's research vessels), GLNPO will provide trend and baseline data to support and target remedial efforts and measure environmental progress. Open lake and nearshore monitoring of biological communities will assess the health of and changes in the biological communities of the Great Lakes. In March, 2000, GLNPO will hold a workshop to investigate trends in Great Lakes phosphorus levels and to discuss the controversial topics of phosphorus controls and additions. Additional information is available from Paul Horvatin (312) 353-3612, Chief of GLNPO's Monitoring, Indicators, and Reporting Branch.
Shared Ship Time. The USEPA, GLNPO ship, the R/V Lake Guardian will be conducting surveys of all the lakes this year. If your research requires Great Lakes sampling that is compatible with our survey schedule and requires only small additions of time to the surveys, please contact Glenn Warren (312) 886-2405 to discuss how we may be able to accommodate your needs. The tentative schedule for the R/V Lake Guardian is available on line.
Great Lakes Limnology Course. GLNPO is requesting proposals for use of the R/V Lake Guardian during the summer of 2001, to conduct a Limnology course on the Great Lakes. GLNPO would provide the ship time as well as two environmental scientists. The recipient of the award would be responsible for designing the course, providing at least two instructors, advertising through appropriate venues, and performing other administrative functions associated with the course. Special preference will be given to recipients who can offer a diverse pool of students, from various institutions across the Great Lakes Region, equal opportunities to participate. Additional information is available from Sandra Hellman (312) 353-5006.
Manage and provide public access to Great Lakes data. EPA's integrated Great Lakes information system, developed by GLNPO and its State and Federal partners, will deliver LMMB, and other, scientifically sound, easily accessible environmental information to decision makers and the public by traditional means and via the Internet. GLNPO will pilot techniques to provide public access to LMMB data via the Internet. Additional information is available from Pranas Pranckevicius (312) 353-3437, leader of GLNPO's Information Management Team.
Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands Consortium. GLNPO awarded $400,000 in December, 2000 for a Coastal Wetlands Consortium. The Consortium consists of institutions/organizations headed by the Great Lakes Commission and representing a binational, multi-disciplinary, broad-based consortium of Great Lakes wetland scientists. The ultimate goal of the work to be accomplished through the Consortium will be an implementable, long-term program, based on SOLEC Coastal Wetlands and related indicators, that monitors Great Lakes coastal wetlands consistently and allows a scientifically-sound assessment of their ecological integrity. GLNPO expects to award an additional $400,000 in 2001 to support Consortium work Additional information is available from Duane Heaton (312) 886-6399.
Ecological Protection and Restoration Conferences. $100,000 is available in small amounts, through grant or procurement requests, to co-sponsor appropriate conferences and publication reprints. Requests are reviewed by GLNPO staff on a first-come, first serve basis throughout the year and as long as money is available. GLNPO managers approve staff recommendations. Additional information is available from Karen Rodriguez (312) 353-2690.