Special Studies- South Florida Geographic Initiative, Water Quality Protection Program for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and the Southeast Florida Coral Reeflnitiative/Land-Based Sources of Pollution

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Special Studies- South Florida Geographic Initiative, Water Quality Protection Program for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and the Southeast Florida Coral Reeflnitiative/Land-Based Sources of Pollution: This funding opportunity is for Special Studies/Research and Public Education/Outreach for the South Florida Geographic Initiative including the Water Quality Protection Program for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative. Examples of eligible Special Studies/Research program activities include: identifying and understanding cause/effect relationships of pollutants, transport pathways and biological communities of the Sanctuary; developing effective remediation techniques for aquatic resources; addressing specific management questions and concerns; development of predictive models and monitoring tools; and overall improvement of our understanding of South Florida ecosystems. Examples of eligible Public Education and Outreach projects include: increasing public awareness regarding residential canal remediation; impacts of non-point source pollution; increasing awareness of South Florida aquatic resources; distribution of Best Management Practices literature; and solicitation of public participation to assist with implementation of FKNMS Water Quality and Protection Program corrective actions. The FKNMS Water Quality Protection Program has identified five individual topics below as priority areas for FY14 funding. Applicants must address one or more of these areas to be considered eligible.