Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)


May 16, 2023

Modeling the Distribution and Habitat Associations of Fishers (Pekania pennanti) in Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks

Project ID: P21AC11336 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $105,840 Total Funding: $105,840 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will inform Park managers in conserving fishers and implementing management recommendations that support management actions identified in the Fisher Conservation Strategy. Such decisions may ultimately affect the distribution and abundance of fishers available for viewing and enjoyment by the general public…


Yampa River Flow Prescription

Project ID: P21AC11319 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $18,296 Total Funding: $41,456 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will benefit the public by identifying streamflows necessary to protect public resources and values in Dinosaur National Monument. It will further benefit local water users and stakeholders throughout the Yampa River basin and the larger Green and Colorado river basins by…


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

Project ID: P21AC12278 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $48,800 Total Funding: $163,417 [project-data-part-2] 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,…


Occurrence, abundance and distribution of microplastics in alpine environments of Washington’s National Parks

Project ID: P21AC11511 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $13,427 Total Funding: $13,427 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will provide new information on the quantity, distribution and fate of microplastics in Pacific Northwest alpine environments. Thereby providing baseline data on an emergent issue and helping to define the extent of the problem. The project provides educational and employment opportunities…


Assessment of Pacific marten status in Olympic National Park: Are they headed to extirpation?

Project ID: P21AC12349 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $86,475 Total Funding: $86,475 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will generate a better understanding of the status of Pacific martens in the coastal region of Washington State, a species native to the Pacific Northwest and believed to be in risk of extirpation. The project results will aid federal, state, and…


Adaptive Meadow Restoration Methods in Mount Rainier National Park

Project ID: P21AC11082 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $15,697 Total Funding: $15,697 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will provide adaptive management planning for testing best methods of restoration effectiveness in the highly-visited meadows of MORA. These meadows are a primary way for millions of visitors to experience Cascade meadow systems each year and are a critical component of…


Historic Resource Study for Fort Vancouver, the Village, and the McLoughlin House

Project ID: P21AC12275 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $130,000 Total Funding: $130,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Fort Vancouver holds a unique place in the history of colonial and contested sites in the Pacific Northwest. A modern, thorough, and inclusive study on these resources will greatly add to the public and academic discourse on how to appropriately consult with partners,…


January 12, 2022

Measure Human Bacteroides Gene Counts in Alpine Lakes to Evaluate Visitor Use Impacts on Water Quality in Washington State National Parks

Project ID: P21AC11280 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $21,274.12 Total Funding: $85,622.11 [project-data-part-2] Performance Goals – Documentation of the improper disposal of human waste is common at high visitor use areas adjacent to surface water in National Parks in Washington State including Mount Rainier National Park (MORA). Nutrients from feces washed into lakes as a result of…


August 30, 2021

Data Driven Uncertainty Reduction During Nearshore Events

Project ID: W912HZ-20-2-0007 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $192,785 Total Funding: $192,785 [project-data-part-2]


Quantifying and Communicating Uncertainty of Beach-Dune Evolution Models: The Development of an Event-to Interannual- to Decadal-Scale Model Testbed”

Project ID: W912HZ-20-2-0009 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $99,892 Total Funding: $99,892 [project-data-part-2]



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