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A -- THE EFFECTS OF HABITAT QUALITY ON COHO SALMON SURVIVAL RATES IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL STREAMS SOL 52ABNF-0-00072 DUE 081400 POC Janice M. Sullivan, Contract Specialist (206)526-6032 E-MAIL: Click here to contact Contract Specialist via E-mail., Janice.M.Sullivan@noaa.gov. This publication serves as a notice of intent to negotiate a sole-source contract with Humboldt State University Foundation (HSUF) to procure research services. As part of the Endangered Species Act listing actions, NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has a requirement to examine the effect of habitat quality on coho salmon survival rates in northern California coastal streams. The objective of this requirement is to: (1) extend the existing HSUF's database of demographic data for coho salmon to include estimation of demographic parameters across the suite of life history strategies exhibited by coho salmon in northern California; (2) provide estimates of these demographic parameters across a gradient of habitat conditions; and (3) provide information on population connectivity within a watershed. HSUF began this study two years ago and has developed a research program that includes collected data, established field sites, trained field personnel, and existing expertise in the development and implementation of field sampling protocols and statistical analyses for estimating abundance of anadromous salmonids. The period of performance will be a base year plus two option years. This notice may represent the only official notice of such solicitation. See Numbered Note 22. Posted 06/28/00 (W-SN469614). (0180)

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