Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)


August 30, 2021

Air Quality for Land Managers

Project ID: P15AC01735 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $20,000 Total Funding: $20,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: An assessment of the current state of smoke management training as contained in agency policy and guidance, within position task books and contained in the NWCG official courses has been conducted by SmoC with assistance by University of Idaho (“An Assessment of NWCG…


An Ethnohistory of Native American Land and Resource Use at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Project ID: P15AC01754 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $95,331 Total Funding: $95,331 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project is a collaborative effort to conduct research and develop an ethnohistory of the Native American communities associated with Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (WHIS), with particular attention to how they have valued lands and resources now managed by the National Park Service….


Conducting Historic Preservation Field Schools to Assess and Stabilize the Silver Bell and Golden Bell Mines, Joshua Tree National Park

Project ID: P15AC01792 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $83,936 Total Funding: $83,936 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The School of Engineering at the University of Vermont (UVM) will participate with staff from the National Park Service (NPS) in a collaborative program of research, documentation, assessment, training, and pilot treatment at the Silver Bell and Golden Bell Mines in Joshua Tree…


Historic Structure Report of the Oregon Caves Chalet

Project ID: P15AC01828 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $55,000 Total Funding: $55,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This is a collaborative effort between the National Park Service (NPS) and the University of Oregon (UO) to develop and finalize a historic structure report of the Oregon Caves Chalet, with particular attention toward planning for future rehabilitation of the buUding. The Chalet…


Evaluate displacement of birds by recreational activities in Denali National Park

Project ID: P16AC00082 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $75,558 Total Funding: $179,005 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Total Amount of Task Agreement: $179,005 Cooperative Agreement Number Pl6AC00003 was entered into by and between the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, (NPS), and the University of Washington (UW) for the purpose of supporting the education mission UW by engaging a…


Integration and Synthesis of the Scientific and Professional Literature on Soundscapes and Night Skies and Their Relationship to Outdoor Recreation

Project ID: P16AC00135 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $25,000 Total Funding: $49,674 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Given the substantial and growing scientific and professional literature on soundscapes and night skies and their increasing importance and implications for outdoor recreation, we propose to prepare a paper that integrates and synthesizes this literature. The understanding of these resources, related resources and…


Supporting the Ocean Noise Reference Station Network with UnderwaterAcoustic Monitoring at Buck Island Reef National Monument

Project ID: P16AC00349 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $17,390 Total Funding: $263,827 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The purpose of this collaborative project between NPS and OSU is to secure and maintain an Ocean Noise Reference Stations for NPS at NPSA and BUIS. Ofu Atoll at NPSA offers a unique opportunity because it is possibly the most remote site in…


Re-measuring the Effects of Heavy Metals on Vegetation in Cape Krusenstern National Monument

Project ID: P16AC00394 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $100,056 Total Funding: $181,981 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Statement of Purpose: 1) Research the effects of contaminants on vegetation in the area. 2) Continue monitoring vegetation and heavy metal distribution along the Cape Krusenstern National Monument section of DMTS. 3) Improve analysis techniques and develop methods to document change. 4) Educate…


Development of a Strategic Marketing Plan to Improve Concession Opportunities

Project ID: P16AC00701 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $9,988 Total Funding: $9,988 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The UW and NPS will collaborate in conducting market research and strategy development; the work will consist of three primary work streams: 1. Business opportunity analysis: The UW will assess how the NPS concession program currently operates and ways to make contracts more…


Completing Vegetation Mapping Products of Crater Lake National Park and Updating Vegetation Maps of Oregon Caves National Monument

Project ID: P16AC00848 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $155,759 Total Funding: $374,679 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: For the current project, SOU and KLMN will continue to collaborate to complete vegetation mapping at CRLA. A second objective is to update the ORCA vegetation map. After completion of the ORCA vegetation map in 2014, minor, but notable disparities were identified between…



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