Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Development of climate change genetic model using American Pika
Agreement Number:
GC-2513
Agreement Value:
$5,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 21, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024
Description:
This grant enables development of a proposal for future research to be conducted across the range of American Pika to look at their genetic variation and how that might enable climate change adaptation. This animal model may serve to inform future climate change adaptation research in the area of genetic diversity within protected areas.
Organization:
Parks Canada
Expected Results:
Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations
Location:
Kelowna, British Columbia, CA V1V 1V7
Reference Number:
154-2023-2024-Q4-00161
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108161779
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Operating Name:
Russello Lab, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of British Columbia Okanagan
Federal Riding Name:
Kelowna-Lake Country
Federal Riding Number:
59014
Program:
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Program Purpose:
To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.