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The RSOI: Conservation Support for Fort Hunter Liggett has been posted on the <a href="https://cales.arizona.edu/dscesu/" id="LPlnk334492" class="OWAAutoLink" title="https://cales.arizona.edu/dscesu/">
DSCESU website</a> under funding opportunities. This request for RSOI posting is issued to the Californian, Great Basin, and DS-CESU Host Teams. </div>
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The primary objective of this project is habitat restoration and invasive species control with the use of targeted goat grazing to support the conservation of the federally endangered arroyo toad at Fort Hunter Liggett, Monterey County, California. The work
involves: baseline and annual vegetation surveys, coordinating goat grazing, data collection and analysis, incorporating FHL Fire Department prescribed burn activities, and annual and final project technical reporting. </div>
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This is a competitive action with Statements of Interest due no later than <b>10:00 AM</b>, Central Time,
<b>Thursday 8 August 2024</b>. </div>
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Submit your Statement of Interest via e-mail attachments or direct questions to:</div>
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Sheri Vendemia Grants Specialist USACE, Fort Worth District Email: cheryl.r.vendemia@usace.army.mil </div>
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Office: (817) 253-3341</div>
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Brian Hesford Project Manager USACE, Fort Worth District Email: brian.d.hesford@usace.army.mil</div>
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