Science activity

Science activity #52581, updated 13 October 2023

Integrating social and ecological research to control invasive species: fostering collective action among private and public stakeholders

Description / purpose

This project will establish an integrated pest management approach for Phragmites (Common reed), an aggressive invasive plant in Delta wetlands. Results will highlight social and cultural barriers to collective action for invasive species control, and include communication tools for developing a regional strategy for Common reed control.

Linked science activities

None specified
  • Project team standing with a drone used for spraying herbicides on Phragmites in Suisun Marsh.
  • Landscape photograph showing a Phragmites patch in Suisun Marsh.

Collaborators

Zhao Ma, Principal investigator - Purdue University
Karin Kettenring, Principal investigator - Utah State University
Virginia Matzek, Principal investigator - Santa Clara University
Richelle Tanner, Principal investigator - Chapman University

Activity status

  • 1 Awarded / Initiating (2021)
  • 2 In progress / Ongoing (2021 - 2024)
  • 3 Complete

Funding summary

Total allocated funding: $998,896

Label Value
Contract # or labor code 21005
Implementing organization Suisun Resource Conservation District
Funding organization Delta Stewardship Council
Funding Source California Department of Fish and Wildlife CDFW - General Fund
Date of award 2021-12-30
Date of fiscal year-end 2022-06-30
Total award amount $116,708
State type of obligation Not provided
Federal type of obligation Not provided
Reimbursability Not provided
Procurement mechanism Not provided
Annual expenditures

2021 - $37711.12 (Actual)

2022 - $37539.73 (Planned)

2023 - $41458.10 (Planned)

Label Value
Contract # or labor code 21006
Implementing organization Utah State University
Funding organization Delta Stewardship Council
Funding Source Delta Stewardship Council - General Fund
Date of award 2021-11-15
Date of fiscal year-end 2022-06-30
Total award amount $329,925
State type of obligation Not provided
Federal type of obligation Not provided
Reimbursability Not provided
Procurement mechanism Not provided
Annual expenditures

2021 - $90822.67 (Actual)

2022 - $157232.21 (Planned)

2023 - $82000.36 (Planned)

Label Value
Contract # or labor code 21007
Implementing organization Purdue University
Funding organization Delta Stewardship Council
Funding Source Delta Stewardship Council - General Fund
Date of award 2022-01-04
Date of fiscal year-end 2022-06-30
Total award amount $306,974
State type of obligation Not provided
Federal type of obligation Not provided
Reimbursability Not provided
Procurement mechanism Not provided
Annual expenditures

2021 - $88719.00 (Actual)

2022 - $98278.00 (Planned)

2023 - $119977.40 (Planned)

Label Value
Contract # or labor code 21004
Implementing organization Santa Clara University
Funding organization Delta Stewardship Council
Funding Source Delta Stewardship Council - General Fund
Date of award 2022-01-11
Date of fiscal year-end 2022-06-30
Total award amount $79,129
State type of obligation Not provided
Federal type of obligation Not provided
Reimbursability Not provided
Procurement mechanism Not provided
Annual expenditures

2021 - $20228.41 (Actual)

2022 - $36992.53 (Planned)

2023 - $21908.29 (Planned)

Label Value
Contract # or labor code 21008
Implementing organization Chapman University
Funding organization Delta Stewardship Council
Funding Source Delta Stewardship Council - General Fund
Date of award 2022-07-01
Date of fiscal year-end 2023-06-30
Total award amount $166,160
State type of obligation Not provided
Federal type of obligation Not provided
Reimbursability Not provided
Procurement mechanism Not provided
Annual expenditures

2022 - $119154.09 (Planned)

2023 - $47006.86 (Planned)

Location

Subbasins
Delta regions

Geographic tags

None specified