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SUMMARY:The Water Resources Research Institutes National Competitive Grants Program (104G) Accepting Proposals
DESCRIPTION:National Competitive Grants Program (104G) Accepting Proposals \nThe U.S. Geological Survey\, in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources\, requests proposals for research projects to address improving and enhancing the nation’s water supply and availability\, as well as promoting the exploration of new ideas that address or expand our understanding of water problems. \nFor the 2023 National Competitive Grants Program\, proposals must address one of the priority areas: \n\nNational-scale evaluation of water budget: Retrospective or predictive analyses using hydroclimate-forcing data sets\, with emphasis on CONUS404\, which was developed in a USGS- NCAR collaboration.\n\nAdditional guidance includes: Emphasis on prediction of water-budget components through a variety of interpretive approaches; Incorporation of how uncertainty in hydroclimate-forcing propagates to water budget component; Consideration of both retrospective and projected conditions.\n\n\nSocieoeconomics: Integrate ongoing USGS research and data collection in order to assess socioeconomic and ecological vulnerability to compounding extreme events and develop adaptation measures. This proposed project should undertake new research (e.g.\, Water Use and Social and Economic Drivers Program) to understand the vulnerability of urban (e.g.\, trans-basin diversions)\, agricultural (e.g.\, reservoir management)\, and ecological (e.g.\, endangered species) water-use sectors to drought and compounding hazards such as wildfire.\n\nAdditional guidance includes: Provide a quantifiable portfolio of risk for water-use sectors (including ecological and socio-economic); Develop climate futures and planning scenarios for relevant institutions: management\, communities\, other institutions.\n\n\n\nAny investigator at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States is eligible to apply for a grant through a Water Research Institute or Center established under the provisions of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984\, as amended (http://water.usgs.gov/wrri/index.php). \nProposals involving substantial collaboration between the USGS and university scientists are encouraged. Proposals may be for projects of 1 to 3 years in duration with discrete 12-month budget periods\, and may request up to $310\,000 in federal funds. Investigators much match one non-federal dollar to each federal dollar requested. \nThe deadline for submissions to the Iowa Water Center is April 15\, 2022 5 p.m. Central Time. Investigators are encouraged to read through the Iowa Submission Guidelines prior to reviewing the FY2023 announcement. \n104(g) Iowa Submission Guidelines \n104(g) FY2023 announcement
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/the-water-resources-research-institutes-national-competitive-grants-program-104g-accepting-proposals/
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SUMMARY:National Competitive Grants Program for PER – AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) is Accepting Proposals
DESCRIPTION:The Water Resources Research Institutes National Competitive Grants Program for PER – AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) is Accepting Proposals \nThe U.S. Geological Survey\, in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources\, requests proposals for research projects to address the challenges and opportunities of understanding the effects of per-and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS)\nsubstances on water resources\, which are poorly understood\, despite the real and growing effect of this group of man-made substances on water quality and the resultant exposure to humans\, other organisms\, and ecosystems. \nResearch is needed to better understand these interactions and guide management decisions that will improve water resources at the regional or national scale. \nFor the 2023 National Competitive Grants Program\, proposals are sought on the following specific areas of inquiry: \n\nMedia-specific methods: Enhanced methods for detection on specific media\, with a clear indication of new or different compounds\, new or different methodological approaches\, lower detection levels for specific media or compounds\, especially with respect to EPA health guidelines for PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid) and PFOS (Perfluorooctane Sulfonate).\n\nMedia of interest include (in ranked order) (1) Tissues/plasma\, (2) sediment\, (3) air or interfaces\, (4) water. \n\nAtmospheric sources: Improved understanding of atmospheric exchange in PFAS distribution and fate. This may include methods to determine transport of PFAS to the atmosphere and to subsequent receiving waters\, such as a water method that determines “new” compounds based on their likelihood to occur in the atmosphere.\nProcesses oriented at molecular level: Process-oriented research of PFAS fate\, transport\, and effects\, with emphasis on molecular-level understanding of PFAS precursor transformation\, sorption dynamics\, or mechanisms of bioaccumulation and(or) biological/ecological effects.\n\nAny investigator at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States is eligible to apply for a grant through a Water Research Institute or Center established under the provisions of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984\, as amended (http://water.usgs.gov/wrri/index.php). \nProposals involving substantial collaboration between the USGS and university scientists are encouraged. Proposals may be for projects of 1 to 3 years in duration with discrete 12-month budget periods\, and may request up to $279\,000 in federal funds. Investigators much match one non-federal dollar to each federal dollar requested. \nThe deadline for submissions to the Iowa Water Center is April 15\, 2023\, 5: 00 p.m. Central Time. Investigators are encouraged to read through the Iowa Submission Guidelines prior to reviewing the FY2023 announcement. \n104(g) Iowa Submission Guidelines \nPFAS FY2023 announcement \n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/national-competitive-grants-program-for-per-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas-is-accepting-proposals/
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SUMMARY:National Competitive Grants Program for Aquatic Invasive Species Accepting Proposals
DESCRIPTION:The Water Resources Research Institutes National Competitive Grants Program for Aquatic Invasive Species is Accepting Proposals \nThe U.S. Geological Survey\, in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources\, requests proposals for research projects to address aquatic invasive species. For the 2023 National Competitive Grants Program\, proposals must address one of three priority areas: \n\nEffects: Research that improves our understanding of the effects of aquatic invasive species on lakes\, rivers\, and associated tributaries in the upper Mississippi River basin\, including changes to water quantity\, water quality\, and ecosystem dynamics.\nCharacteristics: Research that identifies physical\, biological\, and chemical characteristics of water bodies that infer resistance and resilience to the distribution\, establishment\, and effects of aquatic invasive species in the upper Mississippi River basin. Research is needed to better understand these interactions to guide management decisions that will improve invasive species management and result in positive effects on aquatic ecosystems.\nManagement: Research on assessment of the detection\, spread\, and management of aquatic invasive species in the upper Mississippi River basin and the connections to human dimensions\, both socially and economically. Note that this does not include physical control of AIS.\n\nAny investigator at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States is eligible to apply for a grant through a Water Research Institute or Center established under the provisions of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984\, as amended (http://water.usgs.gov/wrri/index.php). \nProposals involving substantial collaboration between the USGS and university scientists are encouraged. Proposals may be for projects of 1 to 3 years with discrete 12-month budget periods\, and may request up to $279\,000 in federal funds. Investigators much match one non-federal dollar to each federal dollar requested. \nThe deadline for submissions to the Iowa Water Center is April 15\, 2023 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Investigators are encouraged to read through the Iowa Submission Guidelines prior to reviewing the FY2023 announcement. \n104(G) SUBMISSION GUIDELINES_IA 2023 – AIS \n2023 104g AIS RFP
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/national-competitive-grants-program-for-aquatic-invasive-species-accepting-proposals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T080000
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Assessing Soil Health in the Des Moines Lobe
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place April 5 at noon CDT will feature Minerva J. Dorantes\, Ph.D.\, CCA project soil scientist\, and Shannon Moeller\, soil health educator\, at the Soil Health Institute. The Soil Health Institute is a global nonprofit with a mission to safeguard and enhance the vitality and productivity of soils. In her work\, Dorantes applies pedagogic principles and statistical analysis for optimized soil sampling and management-based assessment of soil health indicators. Moeller’s background includes hands-on conservation project work and a deep commitment to learning from farmers and keeping up with the latest developments in soil health knowledge and the implementation of soil health practices on farms. \nIowa Learning Farms is an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach conservation and water quality education program. \nIn the webinar\, “Soil Health Institute’s Study to Assess Soil Health in the Des Moines Lobe Region of Iowa\,” Dorantes and Moeller will highlight a study currently being conducted by the Soil Health Institute in the Des Moines Lobe of Iowa. The study is designed to help determine the achievable levels of soil health and soil carbon for the most cultivated soil types in the region. They will also discuss the study goals to provide farmers and their advisers with scientifically credible\, measurement-based guidance and to help them understand the outcomes of implementing soil health practices. In addition\, they will provide information for farmers interested in learning more or participating in the study. \n“Soil health benefits growers\, the environment and society in many ways\,” said Dorantes. “Determining achievable levels of soil health for different soil types is foundational to our efforts and of importance to growers and landowners who manage the soil resource. We are eager to connect with farmers and farmland owners in the Des Moines Lobe region of Iowa who are interested in learning more about this project.” \nHOW TO PARTICIPATE: \nShortly before 12:00 pm CT\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172 \nOr\, go to https://iastate.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID: 364 284 172 \nOr\, join via phone: \nDial:  312-626-6799 \nMeeting ID: 364 284 172 \n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-assessing-soil-health-in-the-des-moines-lobe/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T120000
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Cover Crops and Nitrate-N Loss from Plot to Watershed Scale
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place April 19 at noon CDT will feature Matthew Helmers\, director of the Iowa Nutrient Research Center\, Dean’s Professor\, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences\, and Brent and Cindy Hart Professor\, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering\, at Iowa State University. Helmers conducts research and extension outreach programs concerning nutrient management\, cropping practices\, drainage design and management\, and strategic placement of buffer systems on nutrient export from agricultural landscapes. \n  \nMatt Helmers. Iowa Nutrient Research Center staff photos (Christopher Gannon/Iowa State University)\n  \nIn the webinar\, “Impacts of Cover Crops on Nitrate-N Loss: Plot to Watershed Scale\,” Helmers will overview the current status of cover crop adoption in Iowa\, note progress made over the past 10 years and provide updates on water quality investigations on nitrate-N reduction potential of practices studied. He will highlight work on drainage water research and its impacts on water quality from the plot to the watershed scale. \n“The data and outcomes of our research at every scale have proven the efficacy of cover crops as an effective practice that directly contributes to reduction of nitrate-N loss from agricultural fields into waterways\,” said Helmers. “Acknowledging that in some cases\, it may take a longer time to see results than we would prefer\, cover crops are one of the more important tools that can protect water quality. To meet nutrient reduction goals\, it is crucial to achieve growth in adoption throughout Iowa.” \nParticipants are encouraged to ask questions of the presenters. People from all backgrounds and areas of interest are encouraged to join. \n  \nHOW TO PARTICIPATE: \nShortly before 12 p.m. CDT\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172  \nOr\, go to https://iastate.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID: 364 284 172 \nUp Next: Wednesday\, April 26\, 2023\, “Mapping Evapotranspiration at Field Scale\,” with Antonio Arenas\, Iowa State University.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-cover-crops-and-nitrate-n-loss-from-plot-to-watershed-scale/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T120000
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SUMMARY:April 26 Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Field-scale Mapping of Evapotranspiration
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place April 26 at noon CDT will feature Antonio Arenas\, assistant professor\, Civil\, Construction and Environmental Engineering\, Iowa State University. Arenas’ research focuses on modeling and geospatial analysis of water resources. His work includes developing and using fully coupled surface-subsurface watershed models to evaluate flood mitigation strategies and study the fate and transport of nutrients. \nIn the webinar\, “Mapping Evapotranspiration at Field Scale\,” Arenas will discuss the analysis and estimation of water consumption by crops at one quarter acre resolution. Sharing evapotranspiration data spanning 2016-2021\, he will discuss the correlations between understanding water consumption by crops and water resource management practices. \n  \nAntonio Arenas – Iowa State University\n  \n“With ongoing drought conditions and changes to the availability of water resources\, it is beneficial to have a better understanding of water demands and utilization by crops\,” said Arenas. “Variability across fields and landscapes makes it crucial to develop accurate water budgets at multiple spatial scales to ensure crop health and robust yields.” \nShortly before 12 p.m. CDT\, click here to join: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/april-25-iowa-learning-farms-webinar-field-scale-mapping-of-evapotranspiration/
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