T-72 2025 Species Viability and Resiliency Projects

The T-72 2025 Species Viability and Resiliency Projects is a State Wildlife Formula Grant awarded to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. With a total approved budget of 538,920.00 dollars, including a federal share of 350,298.00 dollars, the project is scheduled to run from August 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030. The initiative focuses on several critical conservation efforts, including the development of climate-smart nesting platforms for imperiled beach-nesting birds in Central Florida, a pilot study utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles for Round-tailed Muskrat occupancy assessments, long-term bat monitoring for conservation, and general habitat restoration. The contract mandates strict adherence to environmental compliance standards, specifically regarding the Endangered Species Act and the National Historic Preservation Act. Additionally, the agreement outlines specific conditions concerning the use of UAS equipment and imposes restrictions on indirect costs. This comprehensive effort aims to enhance species resiliency and viability through a combination of innovative technology and best practice implementation across diverse Florida wildlife populations.