Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)


January 18, 2024

Building Bridges, Connecting Landscapes Internship Program

Project ID: P23AC01479 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $26,000 Total Funding: $48,930 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: 


ACRN effects of Zn toxicity from galvanized metals on arctic lichens

Project ID: P23AC01816 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $196,480 Total Funding: $196,480 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: 


Prepare Written Materials for Public Education Relating to Resources of Cultural Significance at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

Project ID: P23AC01843 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $55,000 Total Funding: $55,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Investigators from the Recipient and NPS staff will collaborate to accomplish specific project objectives. Through a review and distillation of existing reports, project files, and ethnographic notes, as well as consultation with Dena’ina representatives, the Recipient will produce several short writings aimed at nontechnical…


Katmai National Park and Preserve: An Ethnographic Overview and Assessment

Project ID: P23AC01432 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $126,600 Total Funding: $251,600 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: 


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: $306,483 [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…



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