North Coast Cascades Network Bat Population Monitoring and White-Nose Syndrome Surveillance

Project ID: P22AC01873

Federal Agency: National Park Service

Partner Institution: Oregon State University

Fiscal Year: 2022

Initial Funding: $176,148

Total Funding: $176,148

Project Type: Research

Project Disciplines: Biological

National Park: Mount Rainier National Park

Principal Investigator: Levi, Taal

Agreement Technical Representative: Lofgren, Rebecca

Abstract:

The National Park Service, Pacific West Region (PWR) White-nose syndrome (WNS) Response Plan identified the North Coast Cascades & Coastal Network (NCCN) parks as the highest priority for WNS response efforts due to proximity to the WNS epicenter in Washington and spread models. This project will implement and build upon recommendations identified in the PWR WNS Response Strategy, which includes research and coordination to conduct acoustic monitoring, WNS surveillance at bat colonies, identifying bat hibernacula, developing and refining non-invasive methods for WNS surveillance, and communication to park staff and the public.

The National Park Service, Pacific West Region (PWR) White-nose syndrome (WNS) Response Plan identified the North Coast Cascades & Coastal Network (NCCN) parks as the highest priority for WNS response efforts due to proximity to the WNS epicenter in Washington and spread models. This project will implement and build upon recommendations identified in the PWR WNS Response Strategy, which includes research and coordination to conduct acoustic monitoring, WNS surveillance at bat colonies, identifying bat hibernacula, developing and refining non-invasive methods for WNS surveillance, and communication to park staff and the public.