Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)


January 22, 2024

USDA NRCS Capacity Building-Cost Share

Project ID: NR190211XXXXC002 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $74,066 Total Funding: $74,006 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: To lead soil health related instruction and outreach.


USDA NRCS 2019 NRI Data

Project ID: NR190211XXXXC001 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $679,486 Total Funding: $896,231 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Collect specified inventory data – following current National Resource Inventory Grazing Land On-Site Data Collection Handbook.


CE-QUAL-W2-Modeling: Illinois River

Project ID: G23AC00074 / G23AC00074-00 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $33,800 Total Funding: $33,800 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The goal of this research project is the development of a water quality and hydrodynamic model for a 16-mile stretch of the Illinois River. This model, CE-QUAL-W2 (Wells, 2022) is a 2-dimensional model of both hydrodynamics and water quality.  The objective of…


Detecting invasive species using environmental DNA

Project ID: G23AC00532 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $150,000 Total Funding: $150,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The goal of this research project is to develop and validate qPCR assays for invasive species that can be used for early detection. Additionally, to work on isothermal assays that can be used on site by managers to detect invasive species.


Quantifying relationships between remotely sensed riparian and upland wetland areas and stream temperature and flow in the upper Donner and Blitzen River basin

Project ID: G23AC00489 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $55,000 Total Funding: $55,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The goal of this research project is to integrate several scientific disciplines to develop an understanding of linkages among topography, vegetation, hydrology, and water quality. The data and models from this work will be used to quantify spatial heterogeneity of drought resilience and inform…


Modeling Brown Treesnake Management Strategies

Project ID: G23AC00446 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $62,498 Total Funding: $62,498 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The goal of this research is to work with the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Fort Collins Science Center (FORT) invasive reptile program to conduct a model-based evaluation of the feasibility of eradication and suppression of Brown treesnakes (BTS) within a fenced conservation area on…


Salmon River Basin Cultural Ecosystem Services

Project ID: G23AC00413 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $34,000 Total Funding: $34,000 [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…



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