Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)


May 17, 2023

Development of Cultural Landscapes Inventory, Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve

Project ID: P22AC00831 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $55,968 Total Funding: $55,968 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will contribute to greater public understanding of the cultural significance of one of the first publicly recognized cultural landscapes in the nation by sharing knowledge with the Ebey’s Landing Trust Board and the general public by producing a detailed site history…


Southwest Seed Partnership

Project ID: P22AC00747 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $300,000 Total Funding: $348,132 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The goal of this Agreement is to assist the NPS and partners in the SWSP in implementation of the NSS and associated revegetation and ecosystem restoration efforts in order to ‘get the right seed, in the right place, at the right time’. This…


May 16, 2023

Developing ‘NPVuln’ Vulnerability Assessment Publications

Project ID: P21AC10645 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $27,078 Total Funding: $27,078 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project carries a public purpose by expanding the reach of existing findings to enhance the ability of the scientific community, land managers outside of the NPS, and the general public to assess vulnerability of natural resources, cultural resources, and facilities and assets…


Mitigate safety hazards and stabilize Skidoo Mill at Death Valley National Park

Project ID: P21AC12309 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $308,734 Total Funding: $308,734 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will promote greater public and private participation in historic preservation programs and activities, and it will build resource stewardship ethics in its participants by providing opportunities for volunteers and student assistants to participate in the preservation of a valued cultural resource….


Criteria and Monitoring for Establishing Artificial Bighorn Sheep Water Developments

Project ID: P21AC11174 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $30,470 Total Funding: $44,888 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Bighorn sheep are an iconic resource of the Mojave Desert and revered by the public at large. The products and/or services identified or developed by this project will help perpetuate bighorn sheep for enjoyment by the visiting public, help maintain true wilderness characteristics,…


Modeling the Distribution and Habitat Associations of Fishers (Pekania pennanti) in Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks

Project ID: P21AC11336 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $105,840 Total Funding: $105,840 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will inform Park managers in conserving fishers and implementing management recommendations that support management actions identified in the Fisher Conservation Strategy. Such decisions may ultimately affect the distribution and abundance of fishers available for viewing and enjoyment by the general public…


Yampa River Flow Prescription

Project ID: P21AC11319 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $18,296 Total Funding: $41,456 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will benefit the public by identifying streamflows necessary to protect public resources and values in Dinosaur National Monument. It will further benefit local water users and stakeholders throughout the Yampa River basin and the larger Green and Colorado river basins by…


Leadership, Coordination and Administrative Oversight for the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit

Project ID: P21AC12278 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $48,800 Total Funding: $129,217 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project supports the fundamental administration and coordination actions of the Pacific Northwest CESU and furthers the broader implementation of the CESU Network across the country, which fosters engagement among federal agencies and nonfederal partner institutions in collaborative natural and cultural resource science,…


Occurrence, abundance and distribution of microplastics in alpine environments of Washington’s National Parks

Project ID: P21AC11511 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $13,427 Total Funding: $13,427 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will provide new information on the quantity, distribution and fate of microplastics in Pacific Northwest alpine environments. Thereby providing baseline data on an emergent issue and helping to define the extent of the problem. The project provides educational and employment opportunities…


Assessment of Pacific marten status in Olympic National Park: Are they headed to extirpation?

Project ID: P21AC12349 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $86,475 Total Funding: $86,475 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will generate a better understanding of the status of Pacific martens in the coastal region of Washington State, a species native to the Pacific Northwest and believed to be in risk of extirpation. The project results will aid federal, state, and…



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