Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

Biological Effectiveness of Green Stormwater Infrastructures (GSI)

Project ID: F14AC00076

Federal Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Partner Institution: Washington State University

Fiscal Year: 2014

Initial Funding: $67,313

Total Funding: $584,042

Principal Investigator: Stark, John

Agreement Technical Representative: Davis, Jay

Abstract: Recipient will:
• Oversee the overall project and direction of the GSI stormwater study including all field and laboratory experimental designs and operations as well as the coordination of field experiments.
• Specifically, fulfill the GSI stormwater study objectives and tasks listed in the scope of work.
• Interpret data, conduct statistical analysis, and prepare reports on the status and accomplishments of the project.
• Meet and communicate various entities on issues pertaining to the GSI stormwater study.
• Prepare written materials, manuscripts, and documentation for the GSI stormwater study, including materials for professional presentations and conferences as well as outreach and educational materials.
• Prepare a final report summarizing all activities and results at the completion of the study.

USFWS will:
• Support and assist in the fulfillment of the GSI stormwater study objectives listed in the scope of work by providing an investigational scientist and technician to help accomplish the tasks listed in the scope of work.
• Assist in the design and execution of GSI stormwater laboratory and field experiments as well as assist with data collection, data analysis, and report writing.
• Assist in meetings with various entities on issues pertaining to the GSI stormwater study.
• Assist in the preparation of written materials, manuscripts, and documentation for the GSI stormwater study, including materials for professional presentations and conferences as well as outreach and educational materials.
• Provide technical and field/laboratory assistance to WSU-Puyallup as otherwise needed for the GSI stormwater study and review reports generated by WSU-Puyallup.