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The Ephemeral Tributary Sediment Transport Measurement opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BOR DO 20 N002) is a Bureau of Reclamation cooperative agreement under the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on improving how sediment transport is measured in short-lived, storm-driven (ephemeral) streams. The work centers on collecting "surrogate" measurements at the same time as definitive, physical measurements of sediment flux, with the goal of building a reliable relationship between easier-to-collect sensor or proxy data and actual sediment movement. In practice, this means pairing direct sediment flux measurements (the ground-truth standard) with other continuous or more practical measurements so researchers can determine which proxy signals best predict sediment transport during flashy runoff events.

The project builds on an earlier cooperative agreement initiated in March 2016 (R16AC00025). Under the scope described, the recipient is expected to both conduct the measurement and analysis effort and help with the applied field logistics needed to make the study possible. That includes assisting with the design, construction, and operation of a dedicated research site in an ephemeral channel setting, specifically on the Arroyo de los Pinos in Socorro County, New Mexico. The site component is important because ephemeral tributaries can be difficult to instrument and maintain, and the grant emphasizes not just data analysis but also real-world deployment and ongoing operation of the monitoring setup.

The main research outcome is a determination of which surrogate measurements should be collected to develop a dependable relationship between surrogate signals and definitive sediment flux. While the announcement does not list specific surrogate instruments or parameters, the intent is clearly to evaluate candidate proxies and identify the minimum or best-performing set that can be used to estimate sediment flux when direct physical sampling is impractical, unsafe, or too resource-intensive during rapid storm events. The broader value of this work is improved sediment monitoring methods for ephemeral systems, which can support better watershed management, infrastructure planning, and understanding of sediment dynamics where flow is intermittent and highly variable.

Administratively, this opportunity was categorized as "Other" and uses a Cooperative Agreement funding instrument, indicating substantial federal involvement or collaboration rather than a hands-off grant. It falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.560. The posting was created on November 27, 2019, with an original closing date of December 11, 2019. The award ceiling was $218,329, with one expected award, suggesting a single recipient was anticipated for this targeted continuation or site-specific effort. Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in a separate eligibility text field, implying it may have been tailored to a specific type of organization or partner capable of performing the field and research tasks described.

  • The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ephemeral Tributary Sediment Transport Measurement" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.560.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Nov 27, 2019.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 11, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $218,329.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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