Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)


August 30, 2021

Aquatic Monitoring of Large Lakes and Rivers–A Conceptual Framework and Process for Making Reasoned Decisions

Project ID: J9W88040006 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $61,734 Total Funding: $123,297 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will provide for guidance to the Southwest Alaska Network in developing an aquatic monitoring program for Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, Alagnak Wild River, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Project…


Modeling Distribution of High-Priority Exotic Plant Species

Project ID: J9W88040007 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $27,484 Total Funding: $82,484 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Invasive, exotic plant species can disrupt ecosystem processes, degrade habitat for native plants and animals, create health and safety hazards, and damage cultural resources. As a first step in developing a program to monitor exotic plants, we will establish a method for identifying…


Deploy Automated Profiling Vehicle on Crater Lake 2004

Project ID: J9W88040008 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $17,781 Total Funding: $17,781 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Crater Lake National Park has in place a long-term monitoring program of biological data. There is need for higher frequency of data than is obtainable through routine monitoring, originally begun under an agreement between the NPS and the United States Geological Survey Biological…


Technical Support of the Klamath Network Inventory and Monitoring Program

Project ID: J9W88040009 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $152,950 Total Funding: $394,593 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The Klamath Network comprises six National Park Service units in Southern Oregon and Northern California, including Crater Lake National Park, Lava Beds National Monument, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Oregon Caves National Monument, Redwood National and State Parks, and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. The…


Parks as Classroom Curriculum Development Partnership: interdisciplinary module on ethno-geography

Project ID: J9W88040010 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $11,750 Total Funding: $11,750 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This Task Agreement defines a specific affiliation between the NPS and the UI to develop a 3-hour curriculum module and related evening program to be taught at the McCall Outdoor Science School. Specific curriculum development projects under this program will be developed cooperatively…


Identification of rare plant populations within fuel reduction areas at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Project ID: J9W88040011 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $12,000 Total Funding: $12,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The work proposed under this task agreement will enhance an ongoing National Park Service plant inventory for noxious weeds and plant species of special concern at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area in northeast Washington. This project will utilize GIS mapping techniques to locate…


A Science Review of the Fire Regime Condition Class Concept, Methods and Applications

Project ID: J9W88040012 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $51,069 Total Funding: $51,069 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The objective of this project is to develop a science-based, credible review of the concept, methods and applications of fire regimes and conditions classes (FRCC). Eleven scientists from across the country, representing different disciplines and organizations, will critique and provide recommendations for improvement….


Conservation Treatment of Museum Objects (BIHO Archeological Collection)

Project ID: J9W88040013 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $15,000 Total Funding: $15,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The Nez Perce National Historical Park (NEPE) Curatorial section and the Bowers Laboratory of Anthropology will work together to assess the materials and physical condition of about 1,100 archeological artifacts from the collection of the Big Hole National Battlefield, a unit of NEPE…


Assessment of Coastal Water Resources and Estuarine Conditions in Selected National Parks of the Pacific Northwest

Project ID: J9W88040014 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $105,663 Total Funding: $152,980 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Project identifies sources of data and other information regarding the status of coastal water resources in four national parks in the Pacific Northwest region; assesses the state of knowledge regarding coastal water resources in these parks; identifies important biophysical factors and physical forcing…


Pacific salmon as indicators of ecosystem health

Project ID: J9W88040015 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $26,000 Total Funding: $40,460 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Pacific salmon are an important biotic resource to many national parks in both southeast and southwest Alaska, and may be an indicator of the health of these ecosystems and thus a candidate ‘Vital Sign’. However, the metric and life-history stage of salmon that…



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