Recipient Organization
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA
COLLEGE OF FORESTRY AND CONSERVATION
MISSOULA,MT 59812
Performing Department
College of Forestry and Conservation
Non Technical Summary
The grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) in the lower 48 States is currently listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. To assist and facilitate grizzly bear recovery in the lower 48 States, the USFWS and The University of Montana have agreed to cooperatively implement education, research, and monitoring efforts. Both parties recognize the importance of credible research, management, and education to the welfare of the grizzly bear. The USFWS Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator will present talks and seminars to classes on grizzly bears, grizzly bear management, and endangered species management. The Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator will also provide technical assistance and advice to University employees and students working on grizzly bear related projects.
Animal Health Component
(N/A)
Research Effort Categories
Basic
(N/A)
Applied
(N/A)
Developmental
(N/A)
Goals / Objectives
The purpose of this grant is to facilitate cooperation between the USFWS and The University of Montana in grizzly bear education, research, and monitoring efforts in the lower 48 States.
Project Methods
University employees are hired to assist with research projects, grant proposals, and data entry as appropriate. Typical activities executed through this grant include: grizzly bear research and monitoring via radio-collaring, habitat model development, non-invasive sampling, and spatial analysis; policy development; public comment analysis; management response; and conflict prevention through sanitation efforts, outreach, and education.