Project Highlight: Modeling Brown Treesnake Management Strategies

By Kylie Baker The Brown Treesnake Problem in Guam The accidental introduction of brown treesnakes to Guam after World War II, likely via U.S. military transport, has had devastating effects on the island’s ecosystem. These invasive, nocturnal, and arboreal predators have wiped out many native bird populations, leaving only a few forest species on the…

September 9, 2024

NPS Funding Opportunity: Develop a Species Management Strategy for the Anastasia Island Beach Mouse

Project Title: Develop a Species Management Strategy for the Anastasia Island Beach Mouse at Fort Matanzas National Monument, Florida Goal: Maximize the chances that AIBM will persist and recover from storm-induced negative impacts by achieving a sustainable population size and habitat within FMNM. Objectives: Final Product: Complete a Fort Matanzas National Monument Anastasia Island Beach…

August 19, 2024

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

By Kylie Baker Olympic National Park, a vast wilderness of temperate rainforests, rugged mountains, and rich biodiversity, is home to many unique species. Among them is the Pacific marten (Martes caurina), a medium-sized member of the weasel family that has long inhabited the forested regions of the Pacific Northwest. However, the continued presence of the…

July 31, 2024

PNW CESU Interactive Story Map

Discover the full scope of the PNW CESU’s work through our new Interactive Story Map. This dynamic resource outlines our mission, highlights the benefits of our collaborations, showcases the locations of our partner institutions, details our impacts, and more. You can explore the Story Map here.

July 29, 2024

ESA Science Communication in the Parks (SCIP) Fellowships Opportunity

The Ecological Society of America (ESA) is pleased to announce the Call for Applications for the inaugural Science Communication in the Parks (SCIP) Fellowships. SCIP will support six (6) ESA SciComm Fellows each year in cooperation with the National Park Service to implement the strategic communications goals of the Northeastern National Parks. This project is made…

July 19, 2024

USACE Funding Opportunity: Improved Harmful Algal Blooms Prediction with Hybrid Models

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) seeks applications for: the development and application of hybrid numerical-machine learning models for the prediction of harmful algae blooms in inland reservoirs and/or lakes. Key Dates: Phase I announcement will be open to receive statements of interest continuously, until 12 noon Central…

July 9, 2024

USACE Funding Opportunity: Stranding Investigations for Marine Mammal Species in the Hawaiian and Mariana Archipelagos

Please see the attached Request for Statement of Interest (RSOI), Number W9126G-24-2-SOI-3586 for the “Comprehensive Stranding Investigations for High Priority Marine Mammal Species in the Hawaiian and Mariana Archipelagos, Navy US Pacific Fleet, located at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.” Approximately $250,335.00 is expected to be available to support this project for the Base period. Additional funding…

June 28, 2024

Student Project Highlight: Remote Sensing Assessments of Social Trails Fragmenting Subalpine Paradise Meadows

By Kylie Baker As summer approaches, Mount Rainier National Park, located about two hours south of Seattle, transforms into a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. On the western side of the park, the area known as Paradise is particularly beloved for its subalpine meadows, the Jackson Visitor Center, the historic Paradise Inn, and…

June 3, 2024

NPS Job Opportunity: Science Communication Internship

NPS announced a 30-week science communication internship at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument through Great Basin Institute! They are now accepting applications for this internship and the primary goals are to help with preparing a Research Learning Center application for the park, preparing and designing wayside panels to be installed in the park, author…

May 7, 2024

NPS Student Opportunity: Scientists in Parks Programs

The Scientists in Parks Program is now accepting applications for the Winter 2024/25 Season. There are over 100 exciting internship opportunities in national parks across the country. These paid internships contribute to natural resource management needs at parks with projects related to biological sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, and science communications/education. A list of positions…