Alaska Aquatic Invasive Species Plant Management

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 7 intends to award a single source financial assistance agreement as authorized by 505 DM 2.14 (B) to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. This notice is not a request for proposals and the Government does not intend to accept proposals. Invasive species management is a high priority for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. If left unmanaged, invasive species can displace native fish, wildlife, and their habitats. Alaska has relatively few aquatic invasive species, but those currently present primarily include aquatic and riparian plants. The Department of Natural Resources (ADNR) is the lead agency in managing these species. This project provides funds to ADNR to conduct outreach and coordination efforts, invasive species early detection surveys, monitor the effectiveness of control actions, as well as assist with research activities that improve management actions.