Aquatic Invasive Species Operations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area
About This Grant
The objective of this Agreement is to provide personnel, equipment, and supplies needed to continue and enhance containment operations for invasive quagga mussels at Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LAKE). Quagga mussels were first discovered in LAKE in 2007, and an initial response plan developed by the park focused on a two part strategy to prevent their spread: mandatory inspection and decontamination of high-risk slipped and moored vessels entering and leaving the park in partnership with marina concessioners and voluntary inspection and decontamination of low-risk day use vessels. Inspection and decontamination of both high and low risk vessels on the Nevada side of the park are currently provided as a free of charge service to the public in partnership with the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW). These successful partnerships have resulted in a significant reduction in the number of vessels with quagga mussels leaving LAKE and being intercepted at state inspection stations. In addition, NDOW staff provides extensive public information on park launch ramps about aquatic invasive species and prevention of their spread, which increases the public awareness, knowledge, and support of ongoing efforts to protect the nation s waterbodies. In order to continue the success of these programs, personnel, supplies, and replacement equipment are needed to support and augment field operations and improve safety. Funds from this project will be used to support NDOW contract staff to provide public education and inspection/decontamination services on park launch ramps. Funds from this project will also be used to purchase replacement equipment which is reaching end of life (vehicles, travel trailer, golf carts, radios), to purchase equipment to augment decontamination operations (boat jacks, boat stands, lights), and to purchase fuel and supplies for continued operation of wash stations. In support of the partnership with NDOW, the park maintains equipment and supplies needed for inspection and decontamination of vessels, including fixed and mobile wash stations along with support equipment needed for operation of these wash stations within the park. In addition, park personnel collaborate with NDOW staff on development of public information and messaging, and assist NDOW staff with delivery of messaging during events, such as fishing tournaments. This project address current management objectives related to containment of quagga mussels and prevention of their spread to uninfested waters found in the draft NPS Aquatic Invasive Species Strategic Plan, which is currently in review, including: Goal 1 Prevent the introduction and establishment of Dreissenid mussels and other AIS in NPS waters. Objective 1.1 Reduce the risk of Dreissenid mussel / AIS introduction on recreational watercraft. Strategy 1.1.1 Containment: Maintain risk-based watercraft / inspection decontamination programs at NPS waters with established populations of quagga / zebra mussels in cooperation with federal, state and local partners.
Grant Summary
Aquatic Invasive Species Operations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area is a National Park Service grant providing $10K to $834K for municipality. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
How to Apply
$10K–$834K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Aquatic Invasive Species Operations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area from National Park Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
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Aquatic Invasive Species Operations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Aquatic Invasive Species Operations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area?
Aquatic Invasive Species Operations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area is offered by National Park Service and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Aquatic Invasive Species Operations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area provide?
Aquatic Invasive Species Operations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area provides between $10K and $834K per award from National Park Service. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Aquatic Invasive Species Operations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area deadline?
Aquatic Invasive Species Operations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, National Park Service, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Aquatic Invasive Species Operations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area?
To apply for Aquatic Invasive Species Operations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Park Service.