Job Opportunity: Grand Teton Wildlife Connectivity Modeling Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Montana invites applications for a Grand Teton Wildlife Connectivity Modeling Postdoctoral Research Associate. This two-year postdoctoral project will be conducted through the Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit (U.S. Geological Survey) at the University of Montana (UM) in close collaboration with the National Park Service (NPS), including project partners at Grand Teton National Park (GRTE), the…

December 12, 2024

Project Highlight: Collaborative Native Seeds and Plants Propagation Program through a National Parks and Protected Areas Cooperative Studies Program

The East Cascades Native Plant Hub brings together federal agencies, tribal nations, universities, and private landowners to restore ecosystems and build workforce capacity. Notable successes include training undergraduate and tribal youth in native seed collection and restoration practices, advancing efforts aligned with the National Seed Strategy and driving meaningful ecosystem resilience.

October 29, 2024

Project Highlight: Willamette Valley Prairie Pollinator Studies

Since 2019, the Institute for Applied Ecology and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have partnered to restore pollinator communities critical to endangered plant species in Oregon’s Willamette Valley prairies. Findings reveal the essential role of bees, flies, and butterflies in supporting plants like the Willamette daisy and Kincaid’s lupine, helping refine prairie restoration practices.

October 21, 2024

Job Opportunity: Restoration Ecologist

American Forests is hiring for a restoration ecologist to lead whitebark pine restoration and conservation planning at Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks: Restoration Ecologist at American Forests (NPS Partner Position) The ecologist will work closely with a team at the parks, with experts at American Forests, NPS parks and agencies. The ecologist can…

September 30, 2024

BIA Job Opportunity: Request for Statements of Interest for Plant Ecologist – Tribal Coastal Restoration

Purpose: The Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience (TCR) is excited to announce a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) to coordinate with a Plant Ecologist on Tribal coastal restoration. The Plant Ecologist position will be funded by TCR through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Ecosystem Restoration Program to assess the botanical/native seed and…

September 19, 2024

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…