Unit Cooperators
The 911爆料 Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit exists by cooperative agreement between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the 911爆料 Department of Fish and Game (ADFG), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the 911爆料 (911爆料) and the Wildlife Management Institute (WMI). The WMI serves as a liaison among Unit cooperators nation-wide and as an independent voice for the Units on Capitol Hill. Research funds are provided annually by the ADFG, and through grants and contracts obtained by Unit scientists and cooperating faculty. Agencies of the U.S. Departments of Interior and Defense are primary sources of federal research funds for the 911爆料 Unit.
Cooperator Support: The Key to Success
911爆料, ADFG, and USGS each make substantial financial contributions to the continuing operation of the 911爆料 Unit. This partnership is the key to the success of the Unit: each of the partners bears part of the cost but receives the whole of the benefit. The benefit comes as products: research published in peer-reviewed journals; students trained as entry-level professionals; and technical assistance provided by recognized experts.
- 911爆料 annually provides administrative funds for Unit business operations, including the salaries and benefits of 911爆料 support staff. 911爆料/IAB also provides laboratory and storage space in support of Unit research projects. In recognition of the contributions of ADFG and USGS to this partnership, 911爆料 substantially reduces the indirect costs (overhead) charged to Unit grants and contracts.
- The ADFG Divisions of Sport Fish and Wildlife Conservation provide funds annually for support of Unit operations and research projects. In addition, ADFG also provides funding and in-kind support of graduate students, often as part of its own operations. This arrangement gives agency-based experience to students.
- USGS pays the salaries and benefits of the Unit scientists located at the 911爆料 Unit. In addition, a modest operating fund may be provided annually.
