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 Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential projects to be funded by the Department of the Navy (DoN) in support of recovery actions for the threatened Mariana fruit bat and the endangered Mariana crow on the island of Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Approximately $200,000 is expected to be available to support these projects (contingent upon availability of funds).  Subject to the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. § 1341^), additional funding may be available for follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient(s). Click here for full announcement

(9/22/08) South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is an official partner to the GP-CESU.  Amendment Three adds them to the GP-CESU, a copy can be viewed here.  Our technical representative for SDSMT is Dr. Pallaoor V. (P.V.) Sundareshwar, 605-394-2492. 

(5/7/08) Amendment Two adding Emporia State University, New Mexico Highlands University and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Civil Works is now fully executed.  Please visit the Partners page to view the contact information for each of our new members.  Welcome to the GP-CESU!

GP-CESU Focus Meeting:  "Engaging Minority and Small Institution Partners", March 20, 2008
Hosted by New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico.  A meeting for our minority and small institution partners, as well as federal agency partners.  Agenda / Logistics.   Presentations on expertise and research needs/funding sources: Black Hills State University, Emporia State University, Langston University, New Mexico Highlands University, NPS, BLM, USGS, USFS RMRS.