Aquatic Monitoring of Large Lakes and Rivers–A Conceptual Framework and Process for Making Reasoned Decisions
Project ID: J9W88040006
Federal Agency: National Park Service
Partner Institution: University of Washington
Fiscal Year: 2004
Initial Funding: $61,734
Total Funding: $123,297
Project Type: Technical Assistance
Project Disciplines: Biological
National Park: Southwest Alaska Network Inventory & Monitoring
Principal Investigator: Naiman, Robert
Agreement Technical Representative: Bennett, Alan
Abstract: This project will provide for guidance to the Southwest Alaska Network in developing an aquatic monitoring program for Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, Alagnak Wild River, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Project objectives are: 1). Establish a historical GIS database of interest for long-term monitoring in Southwest Alaska, 2). Develop a conceptual framework for ecosystem monitoring, 3). Identify indicators and metrics to measure, 4) Provide aquatic sampling designs, 5). Provide cost estimates for alternative sampling designs, and 6) Identify studies that are needed to finalize sites and sampling frequency