Project Database

Detecting invasive species using environmental DNA

Project ID: G23AC00532 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $150,000 Total Funding: $150,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The goal of this research project is to develop and validate qPCR assays for invasive species that can be used for early detection. Additionally, to work on isothermal assays that can be used on site by managers to detect invasive species.

January 22, 2024

Determine Lamb Productivity and Survival in Reintroduced Bighorn Sheep Herd, Curecanti, NRA

Project ID: J9088020008 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $39,504 Total Funding: $52,724 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Collect data on Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in Curecanti National Recreation area and adjacent lands. Research objectives include: monitoring adult survivorship, monitoring lamb production and survival, monitoring condition of ewes and lambs, monitoring disease, assess genetic variability as a factor limiting population growth….

August 30, 2021

Determining if Managed Wildfires and Prescribed Fires Conserve Critical Habitat Structure for Pacific Fishers in the Southern Sierra Nevada

Project ID: P14AC01558 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $48,468 Total Funding: $48,468 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This is a collaborative project between the National Park Service and the University of Washington to understand whether wildfire and prescribed fire conserve important, forest structure elements of Pacific fisher habitat in the southern Sierra Nevada. The Pacific fisher (Martes pennanti pacifica) is…

Determining Moose and Wolf Population Estimates for the International Chisana Caribou Herd Management Plan

Project ID: P14AC01344 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $55,267 Total Funding: $55,267 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The Chisana caribou herd is a small international herd that ranges across the Yukon-Alaska border. The herd’s calving and summer range is predominately within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve (WRST), while the winter range straddles the Alaska-Yukon border. After a long and…

Determining Status of Surface Water Quality in Parks and Inventory and Monitoring Networks

Project ID: P22AC02406 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $79,196 Total Funding: $199,060 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The Inventory and Monitoring Networks (I&M networks) of the NPS were created to evaluate the status and trends of Vital Signs, these being indicators of ecological condition throughout the parks that are analogous to ‘vital signs’ of human health (e.g., blood pressure). Many…

May 17, 2023

Determining Status of Surface Water Quality in Parks of the Pacific West Region

Project ID: P16AC01362 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $31,476 Total Funding: $170,395 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The goals of the project are twofold: 1) to track the status of and identify potential impairment to water quality in PWR parks, and 2) to provide OSU students with opportunities to learn, perform, and evaluate water chemistry analyses on surface water samples…

August 30, 2021

Determining the Sensitivity of High Elevation Lakes in Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks to Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition through Nutrient Enrichment Experiments

Project ID: P13AC00955 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $61,464 Total Funding: $71,504 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The 1977 Clean Air Act amendments require the National Park Service (NPS) to protect air quality and air pollution sensitive resources in mandatory Class I air quality areas, which include Mount Rainier (MORA), North Cascades (NOCA) and Olympic (OLYM) National Parks. To help…

Determining Viable Methods to Monitor Landscape Patterns in National Park Service Units of the Northern and Southern Colorado Plateau Networks: Project to Support Monitoring Protocol Development.

Project ID: J9W88050020 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $124,945 Total Funding: $265,445 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Develop a set of methods that employ the use of remotely sensed data to monitor and determine changes in land use/land cover, vegetation pattern, vegetation condition, and disturbance patterns on and surrounding National Park Service lands on the Colorado Plateau. Methods development will…

Dev Soil and Landscape

Project ID: 68-7482-10-533 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $39,972 Total Funding: $39,972 [project-data-part-2]

Develop a database of native plant species by county in the state of Oregon

Project ID: HAW013F01 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $175,000 Total Funding: $175,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will develop a database of native plant species by county in the state of Oregon. This database will be a synthesis of the North American Flora for the state of Oregon and will allow the distribution of each native plant taxon…

Develop an Oceanic and Nearshore Research and Monitoring Database for the Southwest Alaska Network

Project ID: J9W88030001 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $13,541 Total Funding: $13,541 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Produce a compilation database and document of marine research and monitoring project summaries for ongoing and planned biological and physical environment research in the area encompassed within the National Park Service’s Southwest Alaska Network.

Develop Bull Trout Monitoring Plan and Critical Habitat Assessment

Project ID: J9W88030005 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $7,504 Total Funding: $7,504 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Develop a bull trout monitoring plan and produce a bull trout critical habitat assessment for Crater Lake National Park. The bull trout monitoring plan will look at a range of monitoring approaches/sample designs. The critical habitat assessment will evaluate the influence of brook…

Develop High Resolution Climate Maps for Alaska, 1971-2000

Project ID: J8W07070017 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $12,375 Total Funding: $75,035 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This multi-phase project will produce high-resolution data sets for precipitation and temperature for the current 30-year climate normal period (1971-2000) for the state of Alaska. The distribution of single station measurements to a spatial grid will be accomplished using the Parameter-elevation Regressions on…

Develop Large Lake Water Quality Monitoring Protocol

Project ID: J9088020021 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $7,000 Total Funding: $7,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Provide Technical Assistance to Olympic National Park in the design and implementation of long-term water quality monitoring protocols and limnological investigations in lakes Crescent and Ozette. Deliverables: Large Lowland Lakes Monitoring Protocol North Coast and Cascades Network (Natural Resource Report)

Develop Models of Visitor Use and Associated Impacts for the Paradise Developed Area and Adjacent Wilderness Zones in Mount Rainier National Park

Project ID: UW-01-01 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $46,000 Total Funding: $85,970 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: To develop specified models describing the relationships between visitor use and specific indicators of social and biological resource quality in the Paradise area. These models will contribute to the success of the Mount Rainier general management planning process by: a) integrating existing biological…

Develop Near-real Time Quality Control System for SNOTEL

Project ID: 68-7482-12-510 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $299,000 Total Funding: $299,000 [project-data-part-2]

Develop Phase II of Repeat Photography Program to Engage Visitors and Document Landscape Changes in Yellowstone National Park and Continued Analysis of Visitor Use and Resource Impacts at Focal Attractions

Project ID: P19AC00825 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $34,945 Total Funding: $34,945 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The research in this proposal will support a pre-planning process being implemented in Yellowstone to address interrelated problems associated with increasing summer visitation in order to protect resources and improve visitor experience. This project will help with the continued development of tools to…

Develop Protocols for Evaluating, Treating, and Monitoring the Forest of San Juan Island National Historical Park

Project ID: J9W88050007 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $10,646 Total Funding: $54,182 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will assess the status of dense, coniferous forests in San Juan Island National Historical Park, develop a plan for future forest management, develop a monitoring program, and communicate information about the forests and their management to the public. Deliverables: Modeling Future…

Develop Techical Engineering Solutions to address Structural Deficiencies in Significant Traditionally-Built Structures

Project ID: P15AC01585 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $30,000 Total Funding: $30,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Project Description: The Vanishing Treasures Program (VT) and Mesa Verde National Park (MEVE) require engineering recommendations concerning cultural resources in Vanishing Treasures parks. The School of Engineering at the University of Vermont (UVM) will collaborate with staff from the National Park Service (NPS)…

Developing ‘NPVuln’ Vulnerability Assessment Publications

Project ID: P21AC10645 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $27,078 Total Funding: $27,078 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project carries a public purpose by expanding the reach of existing findings to enhance the ability of the scientific community, land managers outside of the NPS, and the general public to assess vulnerability of natural resources, cultural resources, and facilities and assets…

May 16, 2023