Hunters Hole Site Management

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	Federal Grant Title:	Hunters Hole Site Management
	CFDA Number:	15.538
	CFDA Description:	Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program.
	Federal Agency Name:	Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region
	Category of Funding Activity:	Natural Resources
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	R11SF30003
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Feb 09, 2011
	Creation Date:	Feb 09, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 23, 2011
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 23, 2011
	Archive Date:	Mar 25, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	130,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	130,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: This is a Notice of Intent, no competition is being sought.
Grant Description: Hunters Hole consists of a series of interconnected ponds that were formed by flood conditions during the period of 1950 and 1953. Water levels in the ponds were historically maintained by groundwater, irrigation drain flows, and by a connecting channel to the river. Over time, natural marsh evolution reduced mainstream flows, and periodic flooding/silting have isolated the area from the mainstream of the river and reduced surface water area. In 2001, Arizona game and Fish Department completed a plan "Restoration Plan for Hunters Hole. The objective for the plan called for the restoration, enhancement and managing of aquatic terrestrial habitats and to provide recreational opportunities. However, since that time the Limitrophe Division (including Hunters Hole area) has been characterized as an area extremely dangerous due to the increase of illicit activity and illegal border crossing over the past several years. An International Border Fence has been constructed in the area and is greatly reducing illicit and illegal activities. Over the past two years, the Yuma Borderland Management Task Force workgroup has met regularly to establish a strategy to manage the Limitrophe Division (including Hunters Hole area). The strategy proposes to enhance border security, safety, and the restoration and maintenance of the river corridor to desired future conditions. Key stakeholders participating in the Task Force include: City of Yuma, Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Department of Homeland Security's Yuma Sector, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation-Yuma Area office and the Boulder City Regional office. The purpose of this agreement is to fund water delivery activities and maintain riparian, marsh, and open water habitat within the Hunters hole area in a manner that will sustain wildlife values while providing for border security needs.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: Shawna Thompson Grant Officer Phone 702-293-8570

smthompson@usbr.gov [smthompson@usbr.gov]
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