Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)


January 28, 2025

Spectroscopy to identify Andic Soil Prop

Project ID: NR243A750023C022 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $500,000 Total Funding: $500,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Develop a rapid, cost-effective method for the identification and classification of Andic soil properties using mid-infrared (MIR) soil spectroscopy.


FY25 NCSS Regional Conferences

Project ID: NR253A750023C002 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $80,000 Total Funding: $80,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Sponsorship of the National & Regional Cooperative Soil Survey Conference.


Ecological Classification Systems Revamp

Project ID: NR253A750023C009 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $450,000 Total Funding: $450,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Integrate ES with USFS Terrestrial Ecological Unit Inventory (TEUI), TNC Landfire Biophysical Settings, State Natural Heritage plant communities, and NatureServe National Vegetation Classification.


Designing Cover Crop Systems for E. OR.

Project ID: NR190436XXXXC005 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $ Total Funding: $250,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Designing Cover Crop Systems for Eastern Oregon


Lime application strategies for E. OR

Project ID: NR200436XXXXC003 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $ Total Funding: $250,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The objective of this project is to evaluate several lime application strategies for recently acidified dryland wheat production fields in Eastern Oregon


January 9, 2025

Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Support for the Alaska Coastal Rainforest Center Directorship

Project ID: 24-JV-11261936-032 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $24,985 Total Funding: $24,985 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The purpose of this agreement is to document the cooperation between the parties to support the ACRC’s directorship. ACRC enhances research collaborations among universities, government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, tribes, resource dependent communities, industry, and other private and public entities sharing its goals. ACRC’s director…


Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Effects of watershed heterogeneity and extreme events on river ecosystems and salmon in southeast Alaska

Project ID: 24-JV–11261934-20 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $90,000 Total Funding: $90,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The purpose of this agreement is to document the cooperation between the parties to address identified knowledge gaps and synthesize current research. The outcomes of these studies will be used to refine predictive models (e.g., Bellmore et al. 2023) that are being developed to…


ORWA CESU Avian Comm Response CSNM

Project ID: L21AC10453 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $14,940 Total Funding: $14,940 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: 


January 7, 2025

Increasing Capacity of Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve to Steward Coastal Resources and Resilient Communities

Project ID: NA24NOSX473C0049-T1-01 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $400,000 Total Funding: $400,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract:


Improving conservation assessments of insect pollinators in Alaska. Targeted biodiversity assessments and robust abundance estimates in Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge

Project ID: F24AC01946 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $92,000 Total Funding: $92,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: AN INCREASING NUMBER OF INSECT POLLINATOR SPECIES ARE IN DECLINE IN NORTH AMERICA. THIS DECLINE IS PROMPTING NUMEROUS PETITIONS FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT LISTING THAT ARE INCREASINGLY PULLING ON ALASKA USFWS ECOLOGICAL SERVICES STAFF TIME. KNOWLEDGE OF ALASKAN POLLINATORS IS EXCEEDINGLY POOR RELATIVE…



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