Rep. Huffman Announces Federal Grants to Assist Stranded Marine Mammals on the North Coast
Washington, D.C.-Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today announced that the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded $292,415 in federal funds to educational centers across Huffman’s congressional district to study, provide education, outreach and improved response time to assist stranded marine mammals.
“From California sea lions to harbor seals, the North Coast is fortunate to have a diversity of marine mammals as part of our coastal ecosystems and communities, and we must do all we can to protect these intelligent creatures,” said Rep. Huffman. “This vital federal support will allow research hospitals and educational centers to improve their response time to assist stranded animals and ensure that they have the care they need to be rehabilitated and released back into their natural habitat.”
The funding is given under the 2016 Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grants programs which support a core mission of NOAA Fisheries – the conservation and recovery of protected marine species – by helping to improve marine mammal stranding response capabilities. Using the funds, trained professionals and volunteers provide valuable environmental intelligence as they respond to marine mammals in distress, helping NOAA establish links between the health of marine mammals, coastal ecosystems, and coastal communities.
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State |
Applicant |
Project Title |
Federal Funding |
|
CA |
California Academy of Sciences |
A collaborative partnership focused on outreach, education and improved response to stranded marine mammals in Sonoma and Mendocino counties, California: an area with limited coverage |
$98,205 |
|
CA |
California Wildlife Center |
Enhanced level a data collection and dead animal stranding response |
$91,356 |
|
CA |
Channel Islands Cetacean Research Unit |
Enhancement to CICRU's Bio-surveillance and cetacean health monitoring program |
$77,257 |
|
CA |
Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute |
Support basic and enhancement needs for Ventura and Santa Barbara counties |
$99,921 |
|
CA |
Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation |
Expansion of effort-based marine mammal surveys in northern California and southern Oregon based on multi-agency cooperation and strategic planning |
$69,574 |
|
CA |
MAR3INE (on behalf of Marine Mammal Care Ctr/Fort MacArthur) |
Veterinary Technician Program at the Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur |
$100,000 |
|
CA |
Northcoast Marine Mammal Center |
Operational support for NMMC, pinniped and cetacean reporting, response and training: public outreach and education in Humboldt and Del Norte counties |
$33,665 |
|
CA |
The Marine Mammal Center |
Investigation of neurologic disease in California marine mammals |
$90,971 |
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