Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)


January 18, 2024

Upper Kobuk River Community Harvest Surveys

Project ID: P23AC01195 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $408,672 Total Funding: $408,672 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: 


Population Assessment of Burbot Lota lota in Ptarmigan Lake and Morphological Characteristics of Rock and Ptarmigan Lakes

Project ID: P23AC01098 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $48,050 Total Funding: $48,050 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Performance goals: Establishing baseline data for burbot populations and habitat in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (WRST) upper Yukon River drainage Lakes.


Relocating Historic Populations of Sensitive and Rare Vegetation at Mount Rainier National Park

Project ID: P23AC02293 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $25,540 Total Funding: $25,540 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This work will 1) update sensitive vascular plant species lists for Mount Rainier National Park (MORA), 2) create a reference set of data for those species including habitats, known spatial locations and descriptive locations (without spatial data), 3) locate species in the field to…


January 17, 2024

Is high severity fire causing the need to replant forests to save future wildlife habitat in Yosemite and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks?

Project ID: P23AC02186 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $74,999 Total Funding: $74,999 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project uses field-validated airborne lidar data to evaluate post-fire vegetation trajectories and identify areas that are likely to convert to a non-forested state. This analysis will allow for target restoration management when applicable. YOSE’s forested ecosystems provide numerous ecosystem services to the public…


Trends in Benthic Macroinvertebrate and Water Quality Across Lakes and Streams in the North Coast and Cascades Network

Project ID: P23AC02061 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $87,680 Total Funding: $87,680 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will generate a better understanding of the ecological condition and trends of many high elevation mountain lakes, lakes and streams in the Pacific Northwest using BMI as indicators. The project leverages the use of an extensive long-term monitoring data set to produce…


Tools, Techniques and Analyses for Landscape Change in National Parks

Project ID: P23AC02041 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $78,838 Total Funding: $78,838 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will promote a better understanding of landscape-scale processes related to disturbance and recovery in parks of the Pacific Northwest and Great Lakes region. The project leverages expertise in satellite-based change detection with an extensive long-term monitoring data set to produce results for…


Prepare National Register Documentation relating to Channel Islands National Park and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Project ID: P23AC01986 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $71,400 Total Funding: $71,400 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: In coordination with the NPS, investigators from Portland State University (PSU) will oversee the research and writing of documentation that will lead to one or more National Register of Historic Places nominations. Additionally, relevant management documents will also be prepared for these properties within…


Conduct Historic Preservation Field School to Assess and Preserve the Wall Street Mill, Joshua Tree National Park

Project ID: P23AC01585 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $195,326 Total Funding: $195,326 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will benefit the public by providing opportunities for volunteers and student assistants to participate in and be trained regarding the historic preservation efforts of a valued cultural resource. The participants will receive direct experience in all of the aspects of historic preservation…


Conduct Historic Preservation Field School Training and stabilize Skidoo Mill at Death Valley National Park

Project ID: P23AC01548 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $924,267 Total Funding: $924,267 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will improve public safety for those visiting the Skidoo Mill. The preservation work will help mitigate current hazards by fixing or replacing compromised timbers and strengthening the mill in key areas to reduce the risk of structural collapse. The information produced and/or…


Inventory of aquatic fauna at Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Project ID: P23AC01498 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $54,514 Total Funding: $54,514 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will analyze water samples for environmental DNA collected at selected National Parks in the western United States. These eDNA samples will provide aquatic inventories of various water bodies throughout each sampled park. With this information, park managers will be better prepared to…



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