A State must have a cooperative
agreement with the USFWS under Section 6 of the Endangered Species
Act to receive grants. Section 6 defines
and establishes the principles and rules related to the state’s
role in co-management of federally listed species. Traditional Section
6 projects are state conducted projects that address research and
recovery needs of listed and candidate species. Typically, available
funding is significantly less than is needed for listed species.
Projects for listed species are prioritized and a subset is selected
until all available funds are allocated. Typical projects are active
for several years as long as a species is still listed and it's needs
and priorities remain at the top of the list.
Washington State Bull Trout
The objective of this project is to determine the abundance and distribution
of native char (bull trout) populations in Washington state. The
primary focus of this research is to evaluate incidental fishing
mortality of bull trout. This will increase knowledge and understanding
of federally listed bull trout, and help with recovery of the species.
Beginning Date: 10/27/04
Ending Date: 12/31/05
Federal Cost: $46,780
Washington Ground Squirrel Population Assessment
The objective of this project is to complete surveys of Washington
ground squirrel populations and their habitat and analyze the data
using statistical tests to relate population information to habitat
information. The will enhance understanding of the habitat needs
of Washington ground squirrel and establish the squirrels' current
population level and structure for comparison to any future studies
or management.
Beginning Date: 10/04/04
Ending Date: 12/31/05
Federal Cost: $32,500
Snowy Plover
This project is designed to: collect information on current distribution
of snowy plover nesting sites in coastal Washington from Tokeland
north; survey all known sites for presence of snowy plovers during
breeding season and record nest success/failure; collect data on
human use of snowy plover habitats; and protect nesting sites with
exclosures. This will protect nesting sites and obtain data to
assist in determining what management actions might be necessary
to achieve recovery goals.
Federal Cost: $4,900
Pygmy Rabbit
The objectives of this project are to continue captive breeding efforts
for the endangered pygmy rabbit, and to conduct field surveys and
recovery/conservation planning for the rabbit. This will improve
captive breeding techniques and pygmy rabbit management/recovery
efforts.
Beginning Date: 09/07/04
Ending Date: 07/31/05
Federal Cost: $52,165
Marbled Murrelet Population Assessment
The objectives of this project are to estimate the distribution and
population size of
murrelets on the outercoast of Washington and compare current season
data to previous field seasons.
Beginning Date: 09/23/04
Ending Date: 08/31/05
Federal Cost: $50,000
Selkirk Mountains Woodland Caribou Recovery in WA 2003-2004
The objectives of this project are to conduct the final analysis
of the Selkirk Mountains woodland caribou data and present this information
in a final report. Fieldwork to monitor transplanted and resident
mountain caribou throughout the recovery area took place from September
1995 through July 2003. Information collected included the causes
of caribou mortality, and monitoring population trends and mortality.
This project will provide information to WDFW and other agencies
and entities regarding the status of the recovery action of attempting
to establish caribou in the western portion of the Selkirk Mountains.
Beginning Date: 09/01/03
Ending Date: 09/30/04
Federal Cost: $90,000
Grizzly Bear Forensic Samples, Northern WA
The objectives of this project are to facilitate the state's ability
to understand the potential changes in distribution and abundance
of the grizzly bear population in the Selkirk and North Cascade
mountains over the next ten years. Specific project objectives
include: 1) investigate reliable sightings of grizzly bears in
northern Washington by searching the area and collecting appropriate
DNA samples, 2) develop and employ inexpensive laboratory protocols
for identifying grizzly bear DNA from forensic-like samples, and
3) develop standard procedures for collecting field samples. The
benefits of this project will be to develop a low cost and quick
way to identify bear scar and/or hair samples to species to assist
with differentiation between grizzly bear and black bear sightings
and monitor the population of grizzly bear in northern Washington.
Beginning Date: 09/1/03
Ending Date: 09/30/04
Federal Cost: $10,000
Washington State Bull Trout Abundance, Distribution and Genetic
Studies
The objectives of this project are to determine the abundance and
life history of native char populations in Washington State, and
to determine the distribution of different bull trout and Dolly Varden
populations by collecting genetic information from populations surveyed.
The genetic results will provide a quantitative basis for assessing
the interrelationships of bull trout populations in Washington State.
Beginning Date: 09/25/03
Ending Date: 12/31/05
Federal Cost: $20,816
Marbled Murrelet Population Assessment
The objective of this project is to estimate the distribution and
population size of murrelets on the outercoast of Washington and
compare current season data to the two previous field seasons.
California Department of Fish and Game is cooperating in determination
of murrelet populations by conducting at-sea populations in California.
This will provide data regarding the seasonal distribution and
abundance of murrelet populations at sea, and their annual reproductive
success, which are essential in order to manage for the continued
survival of the species.
Beginning Date: 09/15/03
Ending Date: 08/31/04
Federal Cost: $40,000
Pygmy Rabbit Captive Breeding and Release
The objective of this project is to conduct captive breeding of Columbia
Basin (Washington) and Idaho pygmy rabbits. These activities will
maintain the unique genetic composition in Washington’s population
and continued refinement of husbandry techniques.
Beginning Date: 09/24/03
Ending Date: 06/30/04
Federal Cost: $40,000
Snowy Plover
The objectives of this project are: to collect information on current
distribution of snowy plover nesting sites in coastal Washington
from Tokeland north; survey all known sites for presence of snowy
plovers during breeding season and record nest success/failure;
collect data on human use of snowy plover habitats; and protect
nesting sites with exclosures. This will protect nesting sites
and provide data to assist in determining what management actions
might be necessary to achieve recovery goals.
Beginning Date: 09/29/03
Ending Date: 10/31/04
Federal Cost: $10,000
Selkirk Mountains Woodland Caribou Study
The objective of this study is to monitor and analyze radio-collared
caribou to determine seasonal movements, home ranges, and mortality
throughout the southern Selkirk Mountains. This will aid in understanding
population dynamics of caribou to aid management decisions in recovering
the species.
Beginning Date: 07/02/02
Ending Date: 06/30/03
Federal Cost: $65,500
Marine Population and Distribution Marbled Murrelet
The objective of this project is to estimate the distribution and
population size of murrelets by observing numbers on the water
on the outer coast of Washington and along the Strait of Juan de
Fuca in 2002. This will provide agencies with needed information
to evaluate the effect of commercial fishing management decisions
on marbled murrelets and use the information to reverse their population
decline.
Beginning Date: 07/02/02
Ending Date: 08/31/03
Federal Cost: $40,000
Washington State Bull Trout Abundance, Distribution and Genetic
Studies
The objectives of this project are: to determine the abundance, distribution
and life history of native char populations in Washington; determine
the distribution of different bull trout and Dolly Varden populations
by collecting tissue samples from which to gather genetic information
about surveyed populations; and determine critical habitat use of
migrating populations. This will provide resources managers with
better information to understand potential risks of activities on
unique populations of bull trout.
Beginning Date: 07/02/02
Ending Date: 09/30/05
Federal Cost: $40,000
Columbia Basin Pygmy Rabbit-Captive Breeding and Release
The objectives of this project are: to captive rear pygmy rabbits
from Washington and Idaho from August 2002-June 2002; on more abundant
Idaho pygmy rabbits, test husbandry techniques such as artificial
insemination and different pen types using observations including
video monitoring; test success of releasing captive Idaho captive-reared
pygmy rabbits into the wild in Idaho. This will maintain and improve
genetic diversity of captive pygmy rabbit population and the declining
Washington population. It will use the more abundant Idaho population
to better understand whether captive releases can be done successfully
and which techniques provide the greatest success to see whether
captive rearing/release is a viable part of the management of the
declining Washington population.
Beginning Date: 07/15/02
Ending Date: 08/30/03
Federal Cost: $60,000
Western Snowy Plover
The objectives of this project are to protect snowy plover and their
habitats by use of exclosures and other means of discouraging predation,
and to protect snowy plover from human use by encouraging human
uses compatible with snowy plover nesting and foraging and discouraging
human uses that are not. Incompatible uses include off-road-vehicle
use, horseback riding, approaching birds and nests, and having
dogs off-leash. This will increase nesting success of snowy plover
and increase human awareness of the effects of human uses on snowy
plover.
Beginning Date: 08/01/02
Ending Date: 09/30/03
Federal Cost: $10,616
