Project Database

Building an Integrated Data Harvester and Analysis Software for the Methow Basin

Project ID: R11AC17061 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $139,918 Total Funding: $412,192 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: In May 2010 the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS/NOAA) issued a Supplemental Biological Opinion (BiOp) to the 2008 NOAA Fisheries Biological Opinion (2008 FCRPS BiOp) on the operation of the dams that make up the Federal Columbia River Power System.1 The BiOp considered…

August 30, 2021

BUILDING AND TESTING A MULTI-SCALE ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR EVALUATING RESTORATION EFFECTIVENESS IN THE SAGEBRUSH BIOME (PREVIOUSLY: RANGELAND TREATMENT SAMPLING PLAN FOR CONSERVATION DELIVERY SUCCESS)”

Project ID: F22AC02701 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $66,764 Total Funding: $134,022 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: THIS PROJECT RESPONDS TO AN IDENTIFIED NEED TO HARNESS PRACTITIONERS EXPERIENCE AND OUTCOMES OF LARGESCALE HABITAT RESTORATION EFFORTS IN THE SAGEBRUSH BIOME TO INFORM FUTURE RESTORATION TREATMENTS AND ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT OF ONGOING PROJECTS. THE PROJECT WILL CAPITALIZE ON EXISTING RANGELAND RESTORATION PROJECT DATABASES…

July 15, 2023

Building Bridges, Connecting Landscapes Internship Program

Project ID: P23AC01479 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $26,000 Total Funding: $48,930 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: 

January 18, 2024

Building Tribal Capacity for Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment

Project ID: F16AC01190 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $100,000 Total Funding: $100,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will help address limited capacity for vulnerability assessment for tribes within the geographies of the Northwest Climate Science Center and Great Basin Landscape Conservation Cooperative. Specifically, this project will make the vulnerability assessment process more accessible to tribal staff; address the…

August 30, 2021

Burbot Study

Project ID: F15AC00495 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $45,000 Total Funding: $95,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Funds under this award are to be used to evaluate the effects of altered thermal profiles on the embryo and early life stage of Burbot in the context of current and historical Kootenai River flow regimes. The Service Will: • Assist with all…

Camas Propagation Research for Restoration of Weippe Prairie, Nez Perce National Historical Park

Project ID: P16AC01609 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $65,391 Total Funding: $82,555 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The purpose of this project is to research and develop a planting protocol along with a determination of key environmental site factors to be used as a tool to guide future camas restoration efforts at the Weippe Prairie. This project will provide insights…

Can Microsite Conditions Affect Native Prairie Restoration?

Project ID: J8W07060009 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $25,653 Total Funding: $25,653 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Research will be conducted in the prairies of San Juan Island National Historical Park and Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve to document fundamental soil and microclimate properties such as soil moisture, temperature, and nutrient availability and to contrast those with areas with future…

Carrying capacity of bighorn sheep in the Teton Range

Project ID: P23AC00522 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $184,029 Total Funding: $184,029 [project-data-part-2] Abstract:

November 7, 2024

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Grassland Community Assessment, Medford District

Project ID: L11AC20152 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $10,000 Total Funding: $51,382 [project-data-part-2]

August 30, 2021

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Inventory and Monitoring, Medford District

Project ID: L11AC20169 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $11,000 Total Funding: $11,000 [project-data-part-2]

CATE Monitoring Strategy 2018

Project ID: F17AC00813 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $54,273 Total Funding: $70,815 [project-data-part-2]

CAVE Cultural Landscapes Inventory Update for Rattlesnake Springs

Project ID: P20AC00351 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $112,415 Total Funding: $112,415 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The CLI for Rattlesnake Springs will inventory and analyze a physically defined cultural landscape determined through a previous draft CLI and the National Register of Historic Places nomination. The CLI will study the intersection of natural systems and features with historic buildings and…

Cave Ice Data Recovery and Analysis at Lava Beds National Monument

Project ID: P20AC00742 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $10,000 Total Funding: $10,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Investigators from OSU and NPS staff will collaborate to accomplish the following specific objectives. 1. Collect ice cores and organic material found melting out of the ice column from five previously unsurveyed LABE caves. 2. Describe physical appearance of ice cores and document…

CCS Cultural Rimrock Draw Rockshelter

Project ID: L16AC00203 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $35,000 Total Funding: $55,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: To continue with archaeological studies at the Rimrock Draw Rockshelter which may ultimately lead to re-evaluation of the chronology and theories about first Americans in the Great Basin and on the continent, and their interaction with other, later arriving pre-historic people. Further, the…

CCS-CESU Foskett Speckled Dace Investigation

Project ID: L12AC20623 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $20,000 Total Funding: $20,000 [project-data-part-2]

CCSP Western Lily Studies

Project ID: L15AC00046 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $15,983 Total Funding: $51,983 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: To 1) learn more about the habitat requirements and reintroduction techniques for Western lily (W. Lily, Lilium occindetale), a federal endangered plant species, 2) provide the BLM, Portland State University, and plant conservationists more information on using reintroduction as a conservation tool, and…

CE-QUAL-W2-Modeling: Illinois River

Project ID: G23AC00074 / G23AC00074-00 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $33,800 Total Funding: $63,800 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The goal of this research project is the development of a water quality and hydrodynamic model for a 16-mile stretch of the Illinois River. This model, CE-QUAL-W2 (Wells, 2022) is a 2-dimensional model of both hydrodynamics and water quality.  The objective of…

January 22, 2024

CEAP assessment of the effects of the NRCS Lesser Prairie-Chicken Inititive

Project ID: 68-7482-14-521 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $173,953 Total Funding: $173,953 [project-data-part-2]

August 30, 2021

Central Oregon Live Fules Moisture Monitoring Project

Project ID: L16AC00166 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $7,553 Total Funding: $20,908 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Track moisture patterns of live fuel from the wet season through the dry eason in order to provide information to land managers for mulitiple jurisidictions.

Central Oregon Live-Fuel Moisture Monitoring

Project ID: HAA087204 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $7,153 Total Funding: $46,100 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This monitoring project will alert fire management personnel to current and potential fire behavior conditions, as well as indicate fire season severity. The project will promote awareness of the role that live-fuel moisture conditions play in determining intensity and severity of burning conditions…