Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)


January 22, 2024

Salmon River Basin Cultural Ecosystem Services

Project ID: G23AC00413 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $34,000 Total Funding: $87,500 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The goal of this research to understand intergroup differences in spatially assigned cultural ecosystem service composition and intensity in the Salmon River Basin (SRB), as well as perceptions of change related to those social values.  Achieving the following three objectives will support that goal: …


Patterns in ungulate genetics in Glacier National Park

Project ID: G23AC00409 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $23,246 Total Funding: $23,246 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The goal of this research is to analyze existing ungulate genetic samples to identify individuals for genetic structure analyses and spatial capture-recapture estimates of goat and possibly bighorn abundance and trend.  Specific objectives include:  Develop and analyze genetic markers for mountain goats in a…


Tongue River 2100: Future Tongue River streamflow estimates to enable Northern Cheyenne data-driven water management and planning

Project ID: G23AC00237 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $15,673 Total Funding: $15,673 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The goal of this research is to provide future flow volume and timing estimates for the Tongue River (TR) in support of data-driven water management by the Northern Cheyenne Tribe (NCT).


Advancing novel approaches for visitor monitoring and management on federal public lands

Project ID: G23AC00140 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $190,000 Total Funding: $190,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract:  The goal of this research project is to test and refine approaches for monitoring recreation on federal lands.  Specific objectives of the project include:  Co-host an interagency workshop to discuss the current state of knowledge and best practices for using novel approaches for…


Estimating Distribution Changes of At-risk Ranid Frogs in Western North America

Project ID: G23AC00137 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $68,244 Total Funding: $68,244 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The goal of this research project is to assist in accurate detection of threatened and invasive aquatic species and their pathogens. This work will inform management efforts and contribute to the understanding of changes in species assemblages from eradication efforts.


CESU Using Citizen Science to Understand the Non-Market (Use) Values of Environmental Goods: An Ebird and Wildfire Example

Project ID: 21-JV-11261975-052 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $6,000 Total Funding: $6,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: 


CESU Using Advanced Remote Sensing to Estimating Woody Shrub Biomass: A Pilot Study in the Susitna-Cooper Inventory Unit of Interior Alaska

Project ID: 19-JV-11261989-112 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $ Total Funding: $ [project-data-part-2] Abstract: 


CESU From Forest to Ocean: How Will Hydrologic Regime Shifts of Forest Streams Influence Delivery of Nutrients, Organic Matter, and Organisms to Southeast

Project ID: 21-JV-11261933-008 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $ Total Funding: $ [project-data-part-2] Abstract: 


Quantifying Historical and Contemporary Carbon Sequestration in Forested Ecosystems of Alaska

Project ID: 23-JV-11261918-067 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $247,123 Total Funding: $247,123 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: 


Identity of Historical Lichen Specimens

Project ID: 23-JV-11261978-071 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $5,288 Total Funding: $5,288 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: While selecting material in the PSU Herbarium for the PNW Research Station’s lead isotope research, it became apparent that a set of 160 historical lichen specimens have not been examined for over 100 years. Mostly collected between 1881 and 1915, the specimens are potentially…



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