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Posted · P18AS00457

Enhancing Recreation and Conservation in Environments Shared by Humans and Bats Through Input from Visitors in National Parks

National Park Service  ·  DOI

CFDA Numbers

15.945

Award Ceiling

$46K

Award Floor

$1

Expected Awards

1

Close Date

Section I

How to Apply

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Program Contact

JOHN BECHTOLD <br/>John_Bechtold@nps.gov<br/>
John_Bechtold@nps.gov

Section II

Eligibility

Notice of intent to partner with University of Tennessee under existing cooperative agreement. No applications will be accepted.

Eligible Applicant Types

25

Section III

Description

Objectives of this collaborative project are to: 1. Understand visitors⿿ recreational interests in caves and attitudes toward bats and stewardship of these resources at show caves in national parks. Visitors will represent a range of perspectives, such as school groups, outdoor recreation or education organizations, cave enthusiasts, or casual tourists. 2. Evaluate current education techniques about bats and cave resources to identify engaging and effective approaches for future interpretive programs. 3. Integrate social science approaches into NPS educational efforts and management decisions. 4. Foster relationships and a shared understanding of what it means to balance stewardship and enjoyment of public lands, with particular emphasis on unique and valuable cave resources. 5. Provide opportunities for University of Tennessee professional staff and students to gain ⿿real-life⿝ experiences in national parks and apply their expertise in helping parks enhance natural resource conservation by integrating social science research results.

Section IV

Key Dates

Posted
Jul 23, 2018
Archive
Aug 3, 2018