August 30, 2021
Development of a Monitoring Protocol for the American Pika in Four Park Units
Project ID: J8W07090006 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $59,385 Total Funding: $116,545 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Crater Lake National Park, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, Lava Beds National Monument, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and the Upper Columbia Basin Network (UCBN) Inventory and Monitoring Program will produce a comprehensive, peer-reviewed monitoring protocol for the American pika (Ochotona…
Development of GIS Maps of Whitebark Pine Communities at Crater Lake National Park, OR
Project ID: J8W07090007 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $3,948 Total Funding: $3,948 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Whitebark pine is a keystone species that is disappearing from Crater Lake National Park. This pine species forms pure stands in the upper subalpine zone where less hardy trees are unable to survive. Nearly half of the park’s westside trees are dead or…
Modeling Air Quality Impact Potential of a Nearby Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation for Minidoka National Historic Site
Project ID: J8W07090008 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $9,984 Total Funding: $9,984 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Conducts an air-quality monitoring study to estimate the potential for air quality impact of a proposed concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) on the nearby Minidoka National Historic Site (MIIN), which preserves the Minidoka Japanese internment camp site. Primary emission species of concern associated…
Development of a Vegetation Map for Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Project ID: J8W07090009 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $32,000 Total Funding: $42,344 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Oregon State University will collaborate with the North Coast and Cascades Network to develop a vegetation classification and vegetation map of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. The OSU team will use automated image segmentation and classification techniques in combination with traditional vegetation…
Inventory and Assessment of Pollinators in the Northern Cascades Ecosystem
Project ID: J8W07070035 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $43,759 Total Funding: $64,874 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The goals of this project are to conduct butterfly surveys in the NOCA and MORA; develop species lists for sub-alpine/alpine areas, and to initiate a volunteer-based, long-term monitoring program modeled after the successful Rocky Mountain National Park Butterfly Monitoring Program.
Implementation of monitoring protocol for quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) within City of Rocks National Reserve and Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
Project ID: J8W07080001 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $19,895 Total Funding: $84,871 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The work conducted under this Task Agreement will provide for the implementation of a long-term monitoring protocol at City of Rocks National Reserve and Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve 2008-2012. The monitoring protocol includes sampling of aspen and conifer stem…
Orthorectification of historic imagery for the Southwest Alaska Network
Project ID: J8W07080002 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $37,171 Total Funding: $46,330 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will build a geographic information system dataset from historic black and white and color infrared photography acquired for parks of the Southwest Alaska Network. This Task Agreement will support orthorectification of scanned aerial photos to IKONOS base imagery for Kenai Fjords…
Biogeography of Birds in Alaska’s National Parks
Project ID: J8W07080003 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $174,979 Total Funding: $174,979 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Recent data indicate that wild birds can be carriers of the highly pathogenic Asian H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI), substantiating concerns that migratory birds may distribute the virus around the globe. Alaska represents a unique crossroads where migratory flyways from Asia and North American…
Digital Conversion of Vegetation Classification and Development of Refined National Wetlands Inventory Data for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Project ID: J8W07080004 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $27,002 Total Funding: $40,910 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will build a geographic information system dataset of classified vegetation polygons derived from 1994, 1:6000 delineated color infrared photography. The photography and vegetation classification were acquired for the purpose of supporting the development of an Environmental Impact Statement for off-road vehicle…
Understanding the interactions between cruise ships and humpback whales in and near Glacier Bay National Park
Project ID: J8W07080005 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $84,858 Total Funding: $157,580 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Glacier Bay National Park is pressed with the decision of whether or not to allow an increase in seasonal entries of cruise ships into the park. Of particular concern are the potential implications of increases in ship traffic on the humpback whales that…
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