Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)


August 30, 2021

Curation of Mammal Specimens from Olympic National Park

Project ID: UW-01-09 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $4,600 Total Funding: $4,600 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: 1. Identify species, sex, and record standard measurements of 229 mammalian specimens collected in Olympic National Park. 2. Prepare skull and frozen tissue materials of all mammals, as well as skeleton and study skin materials for at least 5 specimens of each species…


Aniakchak Traditional Uses

Project ID: UW-01-10 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $67,000 Total Funding: $134,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will document the degree, extent, and character of historic and contemporary use of park resources by recording narratives relating to the sociocultural links between the traditional Native user groups and resources within or adjacent to park boundaries. Topics to be documented…


Inventory of Plant Collections

Project ID: UW-01-11 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $61,235 Total Funding: $117,470 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project conducts a search of plant specimens in the UW Botany Herbarium to locate specimens collected at parks within the North Coast and Cascades Network, records all data on the herbarium label in databases provided by the National Park Service, adds NPS…


Potential Social Impacts of Military Overflights in Selected Alaska Military Operations Areas

Project ID: UW-01-12 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $235,069 Total Funding: $326,970 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The three purposes of the Yukon Military Overflight Study (YMOS) are: 1) to systematically collect information pertaining to Air Force overflights that is suitable to evaluate the impact of such overflights upon human use and enjoyment of selected natural areas; 2) to determine…


Historical Documentation of Middle Village – Station Camp, Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

Project ID: P20AC00337 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $20,795 Total Funding: $45,795 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Investigators from PSU and NPS staff will collaborate to accomplish the following specific objectives. This project will be conducted in multiple phases, which may run concurrently. This agreement initially funds Phase 1 work, but may be modified to add future phases, subject to…


CAVE Cultural Landscapes Inventory Update for Rattlesnake Springs

Project ID: P20AC00351 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $112,415 Total Funding: $112,415 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The CLI for Rattlesnake Springs will inventory and analyze a physically defined cultural landscape determined through a previous draft CLI and the National Register of Historic Places nomination. The CLI will study the intersection of natural systems and features with historic buildings and…


Cultural Documentation of Stacked Rock Ceremonial Features at Crater Lake National Park

Project ID: P20AC00450 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $66,050 Total Funding: $66,050 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Investigators from PSU and NPS staff will collaborate on the following objectives. This project will be conducted in at least two phases (see Attachment B for a description of anticipated phases). This agreement initially funds Phase 1 work. Subject to the availability of…


Ethnographic Overview and Assessment of Pinnacles National Park

Project ID: P20AC00494 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $169,160 Total Funding: $169,160 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project is a collaborative effort by the NPS and PSU to develop an Ethnographic Overview and Assessment of PINN. The Ethnographic Overview and Assessment is a foundational baseline research report useful for reviewing and analyzing accessible archival and documentary data addressing resources…


MAPR Cultural Landscapes Report for Tech Area 18

Project ID: P20AC00627 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $86,374 Total Funding: $86,374 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Project National Historical Park. A cultural landscape is a recognized cultural resource type by the National Park Service (NPS). The CLR is used as a planning document for cultural landscape and will provide technical guidance following the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for…


Cave Ice Data Recovery and Analysis at Lava Beds National Monument

Project ID: P20AC00742 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $10,000 Total Funding: $10,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Investigators from OSU and NPS staff will collaborate to accomplish the following specific objectives. 1. Collect ice cores and organic material found melting out of the ice column from five previously unsurveyed LABE caves. 2. Describe physical appearance of ice cores and document…



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