US-GOV-9-F19AP00485-62821 Department of the Interior The intent is to work with local communities to protect turtles on nesting beaches from poaching and work with fisherman from to safely release accidentally captured sea turtles in fishing gear. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Sea Turtle Conservancy Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 67437 Sea Turtle Conservancy Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 67437 Sea Turtle Conservancy Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 21,000 US-GOV-9-F15AP01115-62727 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to contribute to the conservation of the West African chimpanzee in Liberia by building the capacity of natural resource managers to conduct applied research. Specific activities include: (1) increasing and supporting Liberian capacity to conduct research and biomonitoring activities through courses, provision of appropriate equipment, data analysis, internships and dissemination of results; (2) increasing Liberian capacity to manage protected areas through training courses and field activities in buffer zone demarcation; (3) understanding drivers of land use through engagement with local stakeholders and investigating buffer zone use; and (4) exploring human-animal conflict around Sapo National Park through interviews, site visits and community meetings to produce a collaborative monitoring plan. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wild Earth Allies, Inc. Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 55325 Wild Earth Allies, Inc. Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 400000 Wild Earth Allies, Inc. Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 98,284 US-GOV-9-F18AP00873 Department of the Interior The purpose of this 2-year project is to continue to protect a conservation priority area as a refuge for Liberias largest wild chimpanzee population by establishing the Krahn-Bassa Protected Area (KBPA). Specific activities include: 1) engaging local communities in the creation and management of the proposed KBPA; 2) establishing a community-based ecoguard program in the proposed KBPA; 3) conducting community consultation meetings for the final approval of the KBPA creation, and establishing and marking its boundaries; 4) engaging community members in conservation through the use of community theater; 5) developing basic community-based ecotourism; 6) conducting community ecoguard missions to map other land uses within the proposed KBPA; 7) holding national-level consultation on KBPA creation, including awareness raising through radio; and 8) completing, and submitting to the Liberian forestry and legislative authorities for ratification, the KBPA proposal file. U.S. Agency for International Development Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 204061 Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance -204061 Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance 204,061 US-GOV-9-F12AP00269-58441 Department of the Interior Sea Turtle technical assistance in the Gulf of Guinea, West Africa 2012-2013 Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 46195 Wildlife Conservation Society International Contributions Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F13AP00879-60563 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to contribute to the conservation of the West African chimpanzee in Liberia by providing the next generation of Liberias natural resource managers with the tools to conduct both applied research and implement conservation programs to international standards. Design and implement a five-day residential training course covering field research methods; establish a small, accessible library of books, papers and reports relevant to the study and conservation of Liberian biodiversity; clear and map a trail system in the park for use by researchers, rangers and tourists; host national and international researchers to conduct applied research work; train a minimum of 5 community members in basic guiding skills; disseminate research findings through scientific publications, a dedicated website, local and national media and reports to the Forestry Development Agency; support an internship program where graduates from the University of Liberia and/or other partner institutions may be trained on applied conservation and ecological research; ensure Sapo NP bio-monitoring team members are fully equipped to continue to collect and analyze data on biological indicators for park management; and monitor and describe trends in chimpanzee distribution and density and relations between distribution and major identified threats on an annual basis. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Fauna & Flora International Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 16185 Fauna & Flora International Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 17145 Fauna & Flora International Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F12AP00789 Department of the Interior Continuation and Extension of Community based Marine Turtle Conservation Project-Liberia Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Save My Future Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 32000 Save My Future Foundation International Contributions Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 32000 Save My Future Foundation International Contributions Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F15AP00641 Department of the Interior The recipient will train community members to conduct daily patrols along 18 km of nesting beach in River Cess County to count and protect nests and nesting females, provide environmental education programs at local schools, and assist communities to develop alternative livelihood sources as a replacement from traditional consumption of turtles and eggs. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Save My Future Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 32000 Save My Future Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 32000 Save My Future Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F15AP01115-62726 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to contribute to the conservation of the West African chimpanzee in Liberia by building the capacity of natural resource managers to conduct applied research. Specific activities include: (1) increasing and supporting Liberian capacity to conduct research and biomonitoring activities through courses, provision of appropriate equipment, data analysis, internships and dissemination of results; (2) increasing Liberian capacity to manage protected areas through training courses and field activities in buffer zone demarcation; (3) understanding drivers of land use through engagement with local stakeholders and investigating buffer zone use; and (4) exploring human-animal conflict around Sapo National Park through interviews, site visits and community meetings to produce a collaborative monitoring plan. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wild Earth Allies, Inc. Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC -25738 Wild Earth Allies, Inc. Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 98,284 US-GOV-9-F13AP00951-61137 Department of the Interior Continuation of marine turtles project in Bassa Point, Little Bassa and Edina Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Sea Turtle Conservancy Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 1 Sea Turtle Conservancy Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 1 Sea Turtle Conservancy Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F13AP00951-61249 Department of the Interior Continuation of marine turtles project in Bassa Point, Little Bassa and Edina Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Sea Turtle Conservancy Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 11000 Sea Turtle Conservancy Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 11000 Sea Turtle Conservancy Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F19AP00493 Department of the Interior 1) training community members to conduct daily patrols along 18 km of nesting beach in River Cess County to count and protect nests and nesting females, 2) training monitors to collect sea turtle bycatch data and strategic fisherman landing sites and to work teach fisherman safe handling and release techniques for accidental captured turtles, and 3) provide environmental education programs at local schools, and assist communities to develop alternative livelihood sources as a replacement from traditional consumption of turtles and eggs. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Save My Future Foundation Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 16000 Save My Future Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -16000 Save My Future Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 16,000 US-GOV-9-F17AP00408 Department of the Interior The recipient will train community members to conduct daily patrols along 18 km of nesting beach in River Cess County to count and protect nests and nesting females, provide environmental education programs at local schools, and assist communities to develop alternative livelihood sources as a replacement from traditional consumption of turtles and eggs. The recipient will also organize and train community members in the communities of Bassa Point, Little Bassa and Edina to conduct daily patrols to count and protect nesting sea turtles and nests during the nesting season, develop educational conservation oriented materials and conduct community education and outreach programs. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Sea Turtle Conservancy Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 38126 Sea Turtle Conservancy Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 38900 Sea Turtle Conservancy Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 48,001 US-GOV-9-F18AP00316 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to develop a sea turtle conservation program in Liberia with on the ground community based conservation projects. Liberia's nesting sea turtle populations are depleted from overexploitation but has important foraging grounds along its entire coastline and nesting beach habitat intact and suitable for recovering sea tulle populations. The intent is to work with local communities to protect turtles on nesting beaches from poaching and work with fisherman from to safely release accidentally captured sea turtles in fishing gear. Activities include: 1) training community members to conduct daily patrols along 18 km of nesting beach in River Cess County to count and protect nests and nesting females, 2) train community members in the communities of Bassa Point, Little Bassa and Edina to conduct daily patrols to count and protect nesting sea turtles and nests during the nesting season, 3) training monitors to collect sea turtle bycatch data and strategic fisherman landing sites and to work teach fisherman safe handling and release techniques for accidental captured turtles, and 4) provide environmental education programs at local schools, and assist communities to develop alternative livelihood sources as a replacement from traditional consumption of turtles and eggs. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Sea Turtle Conservancy Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 49000 Sea Turtle Conservancy Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -49000 Sea Turtle Conservancy Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F12AP01090-61246 Department of the Interior Coastal Protection of Sea Turtles in Bassa Point, Little Bassa and Edina Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Sea Turtle Conservancy Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 15004 Sea Turtle Conservancy Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F15AP00646 Department of the Interior The recipient will organize and train community members in the communities of Bassa Point, Little Bassa and Edina to conduct daily patrols to count and protect nesting sea turtles and nests during the nesting season, develop educational conservation oriented materials and conduct community education and outreach programs. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Sea Turtle Conservancy Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 15050 Sea Turtle Conservancy Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 15050 Sea Turtle Conservancy Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F12AP00269-61176 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to provide technical and scientific support for leatherback and other sea turtle conservation projects in the West African region. The Recipient will conduct workshops, meet with individual projects to provide technical and scientific expertise in Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tome and Principe, Ivory Coast and Republic of Congo as well as carry out conservation work on the human turtle conflict in Corsica Bay area between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 21874 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 24321 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F12AP01090-58452 Department of the Interior Coastal Protection of Sea Turtles in Bassa Point, Little Bassa and Edina Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Sea Turtle Conservancy Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 15004 Sea Turtle Conservancy International Contributions Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F14AP00678 Department of the Interior The recipient will train community members to conduct daily patrols along 14 km of nesting beach in River Cess County to count and protect nests and nesting females, provide environmental education programs at local schools, and assist communities to develop alternative livelihood sources as a replacement from traditional consumption of turtles and eggs. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Save My Future Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 32000 Save My Future Foundation Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 32000 Save My Future Foundation Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F14AP00519-60558 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to assist Liberias Forest Development Authority to change the management status of Wongezi Forest Reserve to a National Park, thereby enhancing habitat protection for 37,968 acres of high priority habitat for Western chimpanzees. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Fauna & Flora International Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 50120 Fauna & Flora International Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F13AP00879-60549 Department of the Interior Strrengthening West African Chimpanzee conservation through rebuilding national capacity and improved monitoring in the Sapo-Tai region, Liberia Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Fauna & Flora International Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 98682 Fauna & Flora International Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F16AP00403 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to protect conservation priority areas as a refuge for Liberia's largest wild chimpanzee population. Specific activities include: 1) confirming the Gbi proposed protected area as a priority hotspot for chimpanzee conservation in Liberia; and 2) developing community support towards conservation of a previously unmanaged area. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 150024 Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 150024 Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 150024 Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contributed Funds 150024 Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contributed Funds US-GOV-9-F14AP00677 Department of the Interior The recipient will organize and train community members in the communities of Bassa Point, Little Bassa and Edina to conduct daily patrols to count and protect nesting sea turtles and nests during the nesting season, develop educational conservation oriented materials and conduct community education and outreach programs. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Sea Turtle Conservancy Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 12500 Sea Turtle Conservancy Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 12500 Sea Turtle Conservancy Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F13AP00875 Department of the Interior Improving west African chimpanzee conservation through protected area management in the Grebo National Park Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 125642 Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 125642 Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F19AP00845 Department of the Interior THE PURPOSE OF THIS 1-YEAR PROJECT IS TO PROTECT CHIMPANZEES Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Council for Scientific and Industrial Research - Ghana Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 50000 Council for Scientific and Industrial Research - Ghana Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -50000 Council for Scientific and Industrial Research - Ghana Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 50,000 US-GOV-9-F13AP00911 Department of the Interior Continuation of Sea turtle conservation and Education program River Cess County- Liberia Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Save My Future Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 32000 Save My Future Foundation Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 32000 Save My Future Foundation Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F15AP01115-62725 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to contribute to the conservation of the West African chimpanzee in Liberia by building the capacity of natural resource managers to conduct applied research. Specific activities include: (1) increasing and supporting Liberian capacity to conduct research and biomonitoring activities through courses, provision of appropriate equipment, data analysis, internships and dissemination of results; (2) increasing Liberian capacity to manage protected areas through training courses and field activities in buffer zone demarcation; (3) understanding drivers of land use through engagement with local stakeholders and investigating buffer zone use; and (4) exploring human-animal conflict around Sapo National Park through interviews, site visits and community meetings to produce a collaborative monitoring plan. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Fauna & Flora International Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 98284 Fauna & Flora International Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F14AP00519-63605 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to assist Liberias Forest Development Authority to change the management status of Wongezi Forest Reserve to a National Park, thereby enhancing habitat protection for 37,968 acres of high priority habitat for Western chimpanzees. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Fauna & Flora International Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 17442 Fauna & Flora International Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 32678 Fauna & Flora International Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F13AP00879-62859 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to contribute to the conservation of the West African chimpanzee in Liberia by providing the next generation of Liberias natural resource managers with the tools to conduct both applied research and implement conservation programs to international standards. Design and implement a five-day residential training course covering field research methods; establish a small, accessible library of books, papers and reports relevant to the study and conservation of Liberian biodiversity; clear and map a trail system in the park for use by researchers, rangers and tourists; host national and international researchers to conduct applied research work; train a minimum of 5 community members in basic guiding skills; disseminate research findings through scientific publications, a dedicated website, local and national media and reports to the Forestry Development Agency; support an internship program where graduates from the University of Liberia and/or other partner institutions may be trained on applied conservation and ecological research; ensure Sapo NP bio-monitoring team members are fully equipped to continue to collect and analyze data on biological indicators for park management; and monitor and describe trends in chimpanzee distribution and density and relations between distribution and major identified threats on an annual basis. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Fauna & Flora International Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 55352 Fauna & Flora International Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F16AP00612 Department of the Interior The recipient will train community members to conduct daily patrols along 18 km of nesting beach in River Cess County to count and protect nests and nesting females, provide environmental education programs at local schools, and assist communities to develop alternative livelihood sources as a replacement from traditional consumption of turtles and eggs. The recipient will also organize and train community members in the communities of Bassa Point, Little Bassa and Edina to conduct daily patrols to count and protect nesting sea turtles and nests during the nesting season, develop educational conservation oriented materials and conduct community education and outreach programs. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Sea Turtle Conservancy Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 47150 Sea Turtle Conservancy Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -47150 Sea Turtle Conservancy Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F22AP01208 Department of the Interior THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROTECT THE SECOND LARGEST POPULATION OF ENDANGERED WESTERN CHIMPANZEES IN LIBERIA THROUGH GAZETTEMENT OF THE KRAHN-BASSA PROPOSED PROTECTED AREA (KBPPA) AS LIBERIA S LARGEST NATIONAL PARK BY: (1) INCREASING THE NUMBER OF COMMUNITY ECOMONITORING TEAMS, IMPLEMENTING SMART DATA COLLECTION, AND SHARING OF INFORMATION WITH THE PARK AUTHORITIES (2) INCREASING LOCAL COMMUNITIES AWARENESS OF HUMAN-CHIMP CONFLICT AND HOW TO AVOID IT AND (3) IMPROVING COMMUNITY ECOMONITORING COLLABORATION WITH LIBERIA S WILDLIFE CRIME TASK FORCE THROUGH INCREASED TRAINING, COMMUNICATION, AND JOINT MONITORING ACTIVITIES. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 206415 Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -34788 Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 34788 Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 34788 Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -68420 Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -68420 Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 206,415 US-GOV-9-F19AP00485-64294 Department of the Interior LIBERIA HAS IMPORTANT FORAGING GROUNDS ALONG ITS ENTIRE COASTLINE. THE NESTING BEACH HABITAT IS INTACT AND SUITABLE FOR RECOVERING MARINE TURTLE POPULATIONS. BUT THESE NESTING MARINE TURTLE POPULATIONS ARE DEPLETED FROM OVEREXPLOITATION.THE PROJECT TITLED STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY-BASED MARINE TURTLE CONSERVATION PROGRAM AND THE MARINE TURTLE BYCATCH MONITORING PROGRAM , WHICH IS CURRENTLY ON-GOING IN LITTLE BASSA, HAS BEEN WORKING TO HALTING THE DECLINE OF MARINE TURTLES WITHIN THE TARGETED AREA.THE PROJECT SEEKS TO PREVENT POACHING OF NESTS AND NESTING FEMALE TURTLES ALONG 22 KM OF BEACH AND TO REDUCE CONSUMPTION OF INCIDENTALLY CAPTURED LEATHERBACKS FISHING COMMUNITIES. THE MAIN PROJECT ACTIVITIES INVOLVED 1) TRAINING, 2) COMMUNITY BEACH PATROLLING 3) MONITORING OF LOCAL FISHERIES 4) CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGH INFORMAL MEETINGS, AND 5) RADIO AWARENESS PROGRAM. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Sea Turtle Conservancy Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 20000 Sea Turtle Conservancy Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 20000 Sea Turtle Conservancy Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 108,437 US-GOV-9-F18AP00932-58879 Department of the Interior The purpose of this 3-year project is to reduce the extinction risk of chimpanzees in Liberia by 2030 by modifying risky human behaviors. Activities include: 1) conduct a comprehensive threats analysis to determine threats to chimpanzee long-term survival; 2) identifying which of those threats are driven by human behaviors, and to what degree; 3) conduct a population viability analysis mathematical modeling exercise to identify those human-driven behaviors having the greatest negative impact on chimpanzee extinction risk; and 4) designing and implementing broad behavior change strategy to address the highest priority behaviors. U.S. Agency for International Development Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Jane Goodall Institute Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 322792 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance -9024 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance -2367 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance -5892 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance -1132 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance -1803 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance -2209 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance -4984 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance -618 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance -5394 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance -965 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance -4319 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance -893 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance 1503 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance 461 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance 3427 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance 322,792 US-GOV-9-F18AP00932-58880 Department of the Interior The purpose of this two-year project is to use acoustic recording devices to provide information about imperiled forest elephants that are very costly to monitor by direct observation or traditional transects. These funds will support (1) a monitoring program at the Dzanga Bai, a forest clearing in Central African Republic and an important source of wildlife management data as the site of the worlds longest running individual-based study of African forest elephants; and (2) a regional program to link and improve the science of biologists and field technicians using acoustic monitoring for wildlife management in Africa. U.S. Agency for International Development Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Jane Goodall Institute Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 1323 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance 1401 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance 3613 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance 1523 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance 847 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance 6503 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance 1678 Jane Goodall Institute Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance 322,792 US-GOV-9-F13AP00879-62858 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to contribute to the conservation of the West African chimpanzee in Liberia by providing the next generation of Liberias natural resource managers with the tools to conduct both applied research and implement conservation programs to international standards. Design and implement a five-day residential training course covering field research methods; establish a small, accessible library of books, papers and reports relevant to the study and conservation of Liberian biodiversity; clear and map a trail system in the park for use by researchers, rangers and tourists; host national and international researchers to conduct applied research work; train a minimum of 5 community members in basic guiding skills; disseminate research findings through scientific publications, a dedicated website, local and national media and reports to the Forestry Development Agency; support an internship program where graduates from the University of Liberia and/or other partner institutions may be trained on applied conservation and ecological research; ensure Sapo NP bio-monitoring team members are fully equipped to continue to collect and analyze data on biological indicators for park management; and monitor and describe trends in chimpanzee distribution and density and relations between distribution and major identified threats on an annual basis. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Fauna & Flora International Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 10000 Fauna & Flora International Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F19AP00485-62822 Department of the Interior The intent is to work with local communities to protect turtles on nesting beaches from poaching and work with fisherman from to safely release accidentally captured sea turtles in fishing gear. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Sea Turtle Conservancy Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 21000 Sea Turtle Conservancy Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -21000 Sea Turtle Conservancy Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 21,000 US-GOV-9-F15AP01115-62724 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to contribute to the conservation of the West African chimpanzee in Liberia by building the capacity of natural resource managers to conduct applied research. Specific activities include: (1) increasing and supporting Liberian capacity to conduct research and biomonitoring activities through courses, provision of appropriate equipment, data analysis, internships and dissemination of results; (2) increasing Liberian capacity to manage protected areas through training courses and field activities in buffer zone demarcation; (3) understanding drivers of land use through engagement with local stakeholders and investigating buffer zone use; and (4) exploring human-animal conflict around Sapo National Park through interviews, site visits and community meetings to produce a collaborative monitoring plan. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Fauna & Flora International Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 196568 Fauna & Flora International Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F17AP00440 Department of the Interior he purpose of this 18-month project is to conserve the western chimpanzee in Liberia by decreasing anthropogenic threats to chimpanzee populations within Sapo National Park (SNP) and its buffer zone. Specific activities include: 1) increasing legal enforcement and biomonitoring within the park; 2) supporting establishment of a community advisory board to engage on re-demarcation and management of the park; and 3) increasing protection for chimpanzee habitat in the park and buffer-zone. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Fauna & Flora International Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 84007 Fauna & Flora International Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 113108 Fauna & Flora International Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 113,108