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

Project ID: P21AC12278

Federal Agency: National Park Service

Partner Institution: University of Washington

Fiscal Year: 2021

Initial Funding: $48,800

Total Funding: $129,217

Project Type: Technical Assistance

Project Disciplines: Interdisciplinary

National Park: Pacific West Region Washington

Principal Investigator: Brown, Dan

Agreement Technical Representative: Fish, Tom

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, education, and stewardship activities. The efforts of this CESU Agreement will help forge partnerships and projects that contribute significant advances in scientifically credible information, bolster understanding of resource management issues, stimulate development of usable knowledge, cultivate professional capacity development and educational opportunities for partners, students, and public sector professionals, and ultimately support informed decision-making for natural and cultural heritage conservation on public and private lands and waters. In addition, projects supported through the CESUs engage hundreds of students each year who gain valuable hands-on experience working and learning side-by-side on “real-life” problems with federal scientists, technical field staff, and resource managers.