US-GOV-9-F12AP00997-63374 Department of the Interior The role of the North American bullfrog in spreading chytridiomycosis across endangered frog.populations in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Regents of the University of Michigan 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 2097 Regents of the University of Michigan Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 8543 Regents of the University of Michigan Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 109 Regents of the University of Michigan Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management US-GOV-9-F15AP00993-62398 Department of the Interior This project seeks to increase understanding of contaminant exposure that shorebirds may experience at commercial shrimp farms during migration and wintering periods in northeastern Brazil, leading to the development of best management practices that reduce exposure. Ultimately, this will lead to solutions that incorporate shorebird conservation needs into shrimp aquaculture permitting processes, promote sustainable shrimp aquaculture development and alleviate competition between conservation and economic priorities. Birds that will benefit include red knot, semipalmated sandpiper, lesser and greater yellowlegs, short-billed dowitcher, ruddy turnstone, black-bellied plover, willet, and whimbrel... Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior New Jersey Audubon 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 -14707 New Jersey Audubon Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation US-GOV-9-F12AC01069 Department of the Interior Escola Superior de Conservacao Ambiental e Sustentabilidade (Faculty for Environmental Conservation and Sustainability) Teaching tomorrow's leaders Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior IPE Instituto de Pesquisas Ecologicas 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 150000 IPE Instituto de Pesquisas Ecologicas International Contributions Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 150000 IPE Instituto de Pesquisas Ecologicas International Contributions Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management US-GOV-9-F17AP00635 Department of the Interior Red Knot conservation at a key wintering site in Northeast Brazil Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Associacao De Pesquisa E Preservacao De Ecossistemas Aquaticos 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 Associacao De Pesquisa E Preservacao De Ecossistemas Aquaticos Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management -13400 Associacao De Pesquisa E Preservacao De Ecossistemas Aquaticos Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 63,400 US-GOV-9-F19AP00351-59784 Department of the Interior THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO CONDUCT A CONSERVATION PRO Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Fundacao Centro Brasileiro de Prot 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 36720 Fundacao Centro Brasileiro de Prot Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 27,645 US-GOV-9-F19AP00351-59785 Department of the Interior (1) analyse satellite tracking data in support of an MPA; (2) conduct training of field monitors to improve capacity for data collection and nest protection; (3) characterize fisheries and fishing activities; (4) conduct beach patrols to tag nesting females and monitor nests; and (5) promote outreach and education activities including night patrols on nesting beaches with local community members. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Fundacao Centro Brasileiro de Prot 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 -12343 Fundacao Centro Brasileiro de Prot Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 27,645 US-GOV-9-F21AP02752 Department of the Interior THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROTECT THE HAWKSBILL AND LEATHERBACK NESTING POPULATIONS IN BRAZIL. THE RECIPIENT WILL 1. CONDUCT STANDARDIZED NESTING SURVEYS TO COUNT AND PROTECT HAWKBILL NESTS ON 42 KM OF THE PRIMARY HAWKSBILL NESTING BEACHES IN BRAZIL AND 2. CONDUCT OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND TOURISTS AND 3. ANALYZE STABLE ISOTOPE, SATELLITED TELEMETRY, AND NESTING BEACH TEMPERATURE DATA COLLECTED TO INFORM MANAGEMENT ACTIONS FOR THE SMALL AND HIGHLY ENDANGERED LEATHERBACK NESTING POPULATION. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Fundacao Centro Brasileiro de Prot 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 49456 Fundacao Centro Brasileiro de Prot Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 36842 Fundacao Centro Brasileiro de Prot Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -12615 Fundacao Centro Brasileiro de Prot Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 47057 Fundacao Centro Brasileiro de Prot Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -11764 Fundacao Centro Brasileiro de Prot Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 11764 Fundacao Centro Brasileiro de Prot Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 47057 Fundacao Centro Brasileiro de Prot Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 11764 Fundacao Centro Brasileiro de Prot Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 11764 Fundacao Centro Brasileiro de Prot Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 11764 Fundacao Centro Brasileiro de Prot Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 11764 Fundacao Centro Brasileiro de Prot Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -11764 Fundacao Centro Brasileiro de Prot Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -11764 Fundacao Centro Brasileiro de Prot Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 143,569 US-GOV-9-F24AC02904 Department of the Interior THE STRONG CULTURE OF KEEPING SONGBIRDS FOR SINGING COMPETITIONS IN BRAZIL INCREASES DEMAND FOR THESE SPECIES FROM THE WILD. LOW ENFORCEMENT ABILITY AND WEAK GOVERNANCE CREATE MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES ESPECIALLY IN NORTHERN BRAZIL WHICH HAS INTERNATIONAL BORDERS WITH SEVERAL COUNTRIES AND THE LOWEST NUMBER OF AGENTS FROM PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL INSTITUTIONS. NORTHERN BRAZIL ALSO HAS THE LARGEST PROPORTION OF THE VULNERABLE HUMAN POPULATION (E.G. HIGH POVERTY RATES LACK OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES) CREATING SOCIOECONOMIC CHALLENGES. THESE FACTORS CONTRIBUTE TO MAKING THE FINANCIAL BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN THE ILLEGAL SONGBIRD TRADE MORE ATTRACTIVE.THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE CONSERVATION OF TEN SPECIES OF SONGBIRDS TARGETED FOR TRADE FOR SINGING COMPETITIONS AND LISTED AS PRIORITY SONGBIRD SPECIES IN THE SPECIES CONSERVATION CATALYST FUND (SCCF) IN NORTHERN BRAZIL. OF THESE 10 SPECIES AT LEAST FOUR SPECIES (SPOROPHILA MAXIMILIANI S. AMERICANA S. MINUTA AND S. SCHISTACEA) HAVE DECLINING POPULATIONS ACCORDING TO THE INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE (IUCN) WITH ILLEGAL TRADE BEING ONE OF THE FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCAL EXTINCTIONS OR REDUCTIONS IN THESE SPECIES.OUR LONG TERM GOAL IS TO ACHIEVE STABLE POPULATIONS OF THE TARGET SPECIES. OUR MID TERM GOAL IS TO REDUCE THE ILLEGAL AND UNSUSTA Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 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 141759 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 1000 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 175 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 4428 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 19716 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 141,759 US-GOV-9-F24AP01173 Department of the Interior AQUASIS will document habitat use and migratory movements for neomigratory shorebirds that utilize the Banco dos Cajuais, a regionally important non-breeding site in northeast Brazil recognized by the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN). This information will be used to develop and implement habitat management strategies that will maximize the quality and quantity of habitat available for shorebirds. Previous surveys have documented sizable portions of the global population of Red Knot and Short-billed Dowitcher utilizing the Banco dos Cajuais during the non-breeding period, thus this site provides critical habitat contributing to the long-term conservation efforts of these migratory species. Partner objectives include (1) assessing local movements between key habitats used by Red Knot, Short-billed Dowitcher, Ruddy Turnstone, and Semipalmated Sandpiper at the Banco dos Cajuais. These four shorebird species are of high conservation concern and are listed on the 'Road to Recovery' (Road to Recovery 2022). Using the Motus Wildlife Tracking System, AQUASIS will be able to track the local movements of these shorebirds and quantify the amount of time spent in the available habitats at the site. They will also track the northbound migration of shorebird species of high conservation concern at the Banco dos Cajuais using solar-powered satellite transmitters, targeting Red Knot, Short-billed Dowitcher, and Ruddy Turnstone. This new technology will help discern migratory pathways to inform offshore wind turbine placement to minimize risks to at-risk shorebird species. They will also use these data to identify staging areas for northbound migration, and assess connectivity from the Banco dos Cajuais, all of which is largely unknown and critical to conserving these species. Finally, results will be integrated with the existing community outreach efforts of AQUASIS in Icapu, the municipality where the Banco dos Cajuais is located. Through this project, partne Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Associacao De Pesquisa E Preservacao De Ecossistemas Aquaticos 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 157531 Associacao De Pesquisa E Preservacao De Ecossistemas Aquaticos Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation 157,531 US-GOV-9-F15AP00993-62399 Department of the Interior This project seeks to increase understanding of contaminant exposure that shorebirds may experience at commercial shrimp farms during migration and wintering periods in northeastern Brazil, leading to the development of best management practices that reduce exposure. Ultimately, this will lead to solutions that incorporate shorebird conservation needs into shrimp aquaculture permitting processes, promote sustainable shrimp aquaculture development and alleviate competition between conservation and economic priorities. Birds that will benefit include red knot, semipalmated sandpiper, lesser and greater yellowlegs, short-billed dowitcher, ruddy turnstone, black-bellied plover, willet, and whimbrel... Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior New Jersey Audubon 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 11663 New Jersey Audubon Society Environment - General Environmental research U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation US-GOV-9-F11AP00368-63489 Department of the Interior Reducing hunting and consumption of wild meat in the lower Purus Watershed,.Amazonas, Brazil Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Associacao Piagacu 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 36834 Associacao Piagacu Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management US-GOV-9-F11AP00368-58632 Department of the Interior Reducing hunting and consumption of wild meat in the lower Purus Watershed,.Amazonas, Brazil Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Associacao Piagacu 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 63163 Associacao Piagacu International Contributions Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 63163 Associacao Piagacu International Contributions Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management US-GOV-9-F14AP00856-62019 Department of the Interior This project will focus on making an accurate assessment of Red Knot seasonal abundance and habitat use in eastern Cear. This project will also support the development of new partnerships to develop a long-term strategy for creating and sustaining a large-scale shorebird research and monitoring program in northeastern Brazil. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Associacao De Pesquisa E Preservacao De Ecossistemas Aquaticos 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 9900 Associacao De Pesquisa E Preservacao De Ecossistemas Aquaticos Environment - General Environmental research U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation US-GOV-9-F14AP00856-62018 Department of the Interior This project will focus on making an accurate assessment of Red Knot seasonal abundance and habitat use in eastern Cear. This project will also support the development of new partnerships to develop a long-term strategy for creating and sustaining a large-scale shorebird research and monitoring program in northeastern Brazil. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Associacao De Pesquisa E Preservacao De Ecossistemas Aquaticos 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 130800 Associacao De Pesquisa E Preservacao De Ecossistemas Aquaticos Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation 32000 Associacao De Pesquisa E Preservacao De Ecossistemas Aquaticos Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation US-GOV-9-F18AP00470-62383 Department of the Interior Partners will address key conservation knowledge gaps and empower proactive conservation planning and action by (1) mapping critical habitat for five shorebird species on Brazil's coast focusing on Red knot (a threatened subspecies) and compare to mapping in 1980's to determine habitat loss, (2) identify habitats lost to development and those most threatened by housing development, agriculture and forestry expansion, recreational use, off road vehicle use, wind power turbines and aquaculture, (3) overlay them on shorebird mapping to develop most at risk habitat locations, and (4) translating all products into Portuguese and introducing the product to key Brazilian biologists and conservation policy specialists. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey 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 -82689 Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation 200,000 US-GOV-9-F18AP00469-61054 Department of the Interior The project's main goal is to increase the number of Brazilians who are concerned with conservation and understand the importance of conserving the Cerrado region, as well as the migratory birds that winter there. The partners plan to use two approaches: communication using literature and media (radio programs) and education through the training of teachers in the public school system to mobilize them for the conservation of these bird species and the remaining areas of the Cerrado in the region. They plan to reach different target audiences with different methodologies. For children, they will produce stories that strengthen their ties to these species of birds. For the general population, they will generate radio programs that creatively deal with these issues. Students in the public school system from 10 to18 years will be reached by the action of teachers trained with tools of art, methodological strategies and awareness. The products previewed in this project, such as books, radio programs and educational material produced by teachers, can be applied in other areas of the Cerrado in Brazil. Thus, this project can start to reverse the reduction in the availability of wintering grounds for species that depend on the Cerrado domain. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Fundao de Apoio Institucional ao Desenvolvimento Cientfico e Tecnolgico 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 -5047 Fundao de Apoio Institucional ao Desenvolvimento Cientfico e Tecnolgico Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -2818 Fundao de Apoio Institucional ao Desenvolvimento Cientfico e Tecnolgico Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -10416 Fundao de Apoio Institucional ao Desenvolvimento Cientfico e Tecnolgico Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation 30,368 US-GOV-9-F18AP00470-62382 Department of the Interior Partners will address key conservation knowledge gaps and empower proactive conservation planning and action by (1) mapping critical habitat for five shorebird species on Brazil's coast focusing on Red knot (a threatened subspecies) and compare to mapping in 1980's to determine habitat loss, (2) identify habitats lost to development and those most threatened by housing development, agriculture and forestry expansion, recreational use, off road vehicle use, wind power turbines and aquaculture, (3) overlay them on shorebird mapping to develop most at risk habitat locations, and (4) translating all products into Portuguese and introducing the product to key Brazilian biologists and conservation policy specialists. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey 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 200000 Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -2500 Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -2500 Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -2500 Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -2500 Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -8500 Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -7640 Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -20500 Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -34161 Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation 200,000 US-GOV-9-F14AP00856-62020 Department of the Interior This project will focus on making an accurate assessment of Red Knot seasonal abundance and habitat use in eastern Cear. This project will also support the development of new partnerships to develop a long-term strategy for creating and sustaining a large-scale shorebird research and monitoring program in northeastern Brazil. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Associacao De Pesquisa E Preservacao De Ecossistemas Aquaticos 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 9900 Associacao De Pesquisa E Preservacao De Ecossistemas Aquaticos Environment - General Environmental research U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -9900 Associacao De Pesquisa E Preservacao De Ecossistemas Aquaticos Environment - General Environmental research U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation 130,800 US-GOV-9-F14AP00832-59738 Department of the Interior This project will improve the conservation status of the Araripe Manakin. Specific objectives include: (1) Advancement of the creation of at least three additional RPPNs within the habitat of the Araripe Manakin; (2) Reforestation of habitat within the range of the Araripe Manakin. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior American Bird 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 20680 American Bird Conservancy Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management US-GOV-9-F22AP01560 Department of the Interior The northwestern coastline of Brazil hosts millions of shorebirds, having been identified as the third most important area for wintering shorebirds in South America including rufa Red Knot, Whimbrel, and Semipalmated Sandpiper. This area is also highlighted as the primary wintering area for the 'North Coast of South America' Recovery Unit of rufa Red Knot. Multiple protected areas have been designated along this coastline, but most are in management categories with the least restrictions on use (e.g. extractive reserves, environmental protection areas) and have limited active enforcement or shorebird-specific management. Furthermore, with an expanding space flight launch site, the development of new ports, and the potential installation of wind energy facilities, shrimp farms and oil exploration, it is essential to better understand and safeguard the critical habitats for shorebirds in this region. The project will compile existing data to identify, delimit, and prioritize key areas for safeguarding and enhanced management. An aerial survey with a Red Knot specific protocol and increased International Shorebird Survey monitoring will add to the existing data to better understand the current status of shorebirds in the states of Para and Maranho. With the critical sites better defined, a stakeholder engagement process will be undertaken to define existing management structures, assess threats, identify opportunities for conservation action, and make recommendations regarding integrating shorebird needs within protected area management plans. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Manomet, Inc. 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 123732 Manomet, Inc. Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -9000 Manomet, Inc. Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -5630 Manomet, Inc. Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -4000 Manomet, Inc. Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -1500 Manomet, Inc. Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -15600 Manomet, Inc. Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -32140 Manomet, Inc. Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -55862 Manomet, Inc. Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation 123,732 US-GOV-9-F19AP00351-59786 Department of the Interior : (1) analyse satellite tracking data in support of an MPA; (2) conduct training of field monitors to improve capacity for data collection and nest protection; (3) characterize fisheries and fishing activities; (4) conduct beach patrols to tag nesting females and monitor nests; and (5) promote outreach and education activities including night patrols on nesting beaches with local community members. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Fundacao Centro Brasileiro de Prot 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 -15301 Fundacao Centro Brasileiro de Prot Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 36,720 US-GOV-9-F22AP01859 Department of the Interior THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO COUNTER THREATS OF HABITAT DEGRADATION AND FISHERIES BYCATCH AND ENSURE THE SURVIVAL OF REMNANT POPULATIONS. THIS SPECIES IS THE MOST ENDANGERED TURTLE IN BRAZIL, WHERE IT IS ENDEMIC. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: (1) DEVELOPING A MANAGEMENT PLAN AND HABITAT RESTORATION PROGRAM FOR THE NINHO DA TARTARUGA RESERVE (2) INITIATING A POPULATION MONITORING PROGRAM IN THE RESERVE (3) CONSTRUCTING A NURSERY TO PROVIDE NATIVE PLANTS TO RESTORE STREAMBANK HABITAT FOR THIS SPECIES (4) ESTABLISHING A HOOK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM WITH LOCAL FISHERS (FROM COMMON J HOOKS TO CIRCLE HOOKS WHICH ARE LESS DAMAGING TO ACCIDENTALLY CAPTURED TURTLES) AND (5) INITIATING SURVEYS IN AREAS NEAR THE RESERVE TO LOCATE OTHER POTENTIAL REMNANT POPULATIONS. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Turtle Survival Alliance 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 47773 Turtle Survival Alliance Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 31760 Turtle Survival Alliance Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -37123 Turtle Survival Alliance Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 42410 Turtle Survival Alliance Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 79,533 US-GOV-9-F15AP00993-62400 Department of the Interior This project seeks to increase understanding of contaminant exposure that shorebirds may experience at commercial shrimp farms during migration and wintering periods in northeastern Brazil, leading to the development of best management practices that reduce exposure. Ultimately, this will lead to solutions that incorporate shorebird conservation needs into shrimp aquaculture permitting processes, promote sustainable shrimp aquaculture development and alleviate competition between conservation and economic priorities. Birds that will benefit include red knot, semipalmated sandpiper, lesser and greater yellowlegs, short-billed dowitcher, ruddy turnstone, black-bellied plover, willet, and whimbrel... Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior New Jersey Audubon 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 108000 New Jersey Audubon Society Environment - General Environmental research U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation US-GOV-9-F12AP00997-63507 Department of the Interior "AD-0137: The role of the North American bullfrog in spreading chytridiomycosis across endangered frog populations in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. In partnership with University of Michigan, this project will support a conservation effort for multiple amphibian species in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, by determining the prevalence of chytrid fungus infection among six endangered frog species in relation to the abundance of the non-native American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus). .Specific activities include: (1) field surveys at five Atlantic Forest sites to determine the abundance of American bullfrogs; (2) field surveys of chytrid fungus prevalence among focal endangered species; (3) DNA sequence analysis of the chytrid fungus detected at the survey sites to determine the relative distribution and frequency of different chytrid genotypes; and (4) outreach to government personnel and other key stakeholders to inform them of the presence of chytrid fungus in the Atlantic forest, the association between chytrid, bullfrog farms, and escaped bullfrogs, and to discuss mitigation measures." Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Regents of the University of Michigan 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 123 Regents of the University of Michigan Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 13465 Regents of the University of Michigan Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 1649 Regents of the University of Michigan Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management US-GOV-9-F14AP00832-63414 Department of the Interior This project will improve the conservation status of the Araripe Manakin. Specific objectives include: (1) Advancement of the creation of at least three additional RPPNs within the habitat of the Araripe Manakin; (2) Reforestation of habitat within the range of the Araripe Manakin. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior American Bird 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 20680 American Bird Conservancy Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management US-GOV-9-F12AP00997-58181 Department of the Interior The role of the North American bullfrog in spreading chytridiomycosis across endangered frog.populations in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Regents of the University of Michigan 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 25985 Regents of the University of Michigan International Contributions Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management US-GOV-9-F18AP00469-61053 Department of the Interior The project's main goal is to increase the number of Brazilians who are concerned with conservation and understand the importance of conserving the Cerrado region, as well as the migratory birds that winter there. The partners plan to use two approaches: communication using literature and media (radio programs) and education through the training of teachers in the public school system to mobilize them for the conservation of these bird species and the remaining areas of the Cerrado in the region. They plan to reach different target audiences with different methodologies. For children, they will produce stories that strengthen their ties to these species of birds. For the general population, they will generate radio programs that creatively deal with these issues. Students in the public school system from 10 to18 years will be reached by the action of teachers trained with tools of art, methodological strategies and awareness. The products previewed in this project, such as books, radio programs and educational material produced by teachers, can be applied in other areas of the Cerrado in Brazil. Thus, this project can start to reverse the reduction in the availability of wintering grounds for species that depend on the Cerrado domain. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Fundao de Apoio Institucional ao Desenvolvimento Cientfico e Tecnolgico 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 30368 Fundao de Apoio Institucional ao Desenvolvimento Cientfico e Tecnolgico Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -6364 Fundao de Apoio Institucional ao Desenvolvimento Cientfico e Tecnolgico Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation 30,368 US-GOV-9-F18AP00470-62384 Department of the Interior Partners will address key conservation knowledge gaps and empower proactive conservation planning and action by (1) mapping critical habitat for five shorebird species on Brazil's coast focusing on Red knot (a threatened subspecies) and compare to mapping in 1980's to determine habitat loss, (2) identify habitats lost to development and those most threatened by housing development, agriculture and forestry expansion, recreational use, off road vehicle use, wind power turbines and aquaculture, (3) overlay them on shorebird mapping to develop most at risk habitat locations, and (4) translating all products into Portuguese and introducing the product to key Brazilian biologists and conservation policy specialists. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey 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 -11000 Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation 200,000 US-GOV-9-F14AP00856-61903 Department of the Interior This project will focus on making an accurate assessment of Red Knot seasonal abundance and habitat use in eastern Cear. This project will also support the development of new partnerships to develop a long-term strategy for creating and sustaining a large-scale shorebird research and monitoring program in northeastern Brazil. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Associacao De Pesquisa E Preservacao De Ecossistemas Aquaticos 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 -9900 Associacao De Pesquisa E Preservacao De Ecossistemas Aquaticos Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation 9900 Associacao De Pesquisa E Preservacao De Ecossistemas Aquaticos Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -9900 Associacao De Pesquisa E Preservacao De Ecossistemas Aquaticos Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -9900 Associacao De Pesquisa E Preservacao De Ecossistemas Aquaticos Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -9900 Associacao De Pesquisa E Preservacao De Ecossistemas Aquaticos Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation -10600 Associacao De Pesquisa E Preservacao De Ecossistemas Aquaticos Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation 130,800