Project Highlight: Modeling Brown Treesnake Management Strategies

Led by the University of Washington and funded by USGS, this project develops a computer model to test eradication strategies for the invasive Brown Treesnake in Guam. By simulating population dynamics and applying different control methods, researchers aim to protect native wildlife—including the endangered Guam Rail—from further harm.

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?

Researchers from the University of Washington, National Park Service, Woodland Park Zoo, and U.S. Forest Service are investigating the critically low Pacific marten population in Olympic National Park. Using innovative monitoring technologies and genetic analysis, the team aims to evaluate the population’s status and genetic health to inform future conservation strategies.

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

Researchers from the University of Washington are collaborating with the National Park Service to map and mitigate social trail impacts in the fragile subalpine meadows of Mount Rainier’s Paradise area. Using aerial imagery and machine learning, they are detecting and predicting social trails with over 80% accuracy to protect these ecosystems from human activity and climate change.

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 Season (positions starting January-April 2026). There are many 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…