Project Database

Geodetic Glacier Mass Balances in the Pacific Northwest

Project ID: G15AC00529 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $20,005 Total Funding: $20,005 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The objective of this project is to integrate observations from multiple image acquisition platforms into a coherent time series of glacier volume changes for a variety of sites in the Pacific Northwest, including South Cascade Glacier and the others in Washington State (e.g.,…

August 30, 2021

Geographical Information System (GIS) and Spatial Analysis Support for the Klamath Network Inventory and Monitoring Program

Project ID: J9W88040020 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $111,919 Total Funding: $438,029 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This Task Agreement will support spatial data acquisition and summary, spatial analysis, and preparation of maps, scientific documents, as appropriate, in support of the Klamath Network Inventory and Monitoring Program. Deliverables:

Geology training and interpretation in national parks

Project ID: J9W88040019 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $26,200 Total Funding: $31,200 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Development of model geology interpretive manuals, training sessions, and geology exhibit recommendations to improve the interpretation of geologic resources in national parks.

George Melendez Wright Climate Change Youth Initiative

Project ID: P12AC15026 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $349,000 Total Funding: $349,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The National Park Service (NPS) has clearly identified the need for science, adaptive management, mitigation, and communication related to climate change. The NPS has also made it a priority to make parks more personally relevant to the American public, strengthen and publicize the…

George Melendez Wright Initiative For Young Leaders in Climate Change

Project ID: P14AC01396 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $276,797 Total Funding: $973,946 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The NPS has clearly identified the need for diverse perspectives and innovative, interdiscipliniary approaches to address the challenges of climate change in the management of national parks and public lands. The NPS has also made it a priority to make parks and public…

Geospatial analysis and science synthesis support for environmental threat assessment for national forests in the western United States

Project ID: 25-JV-11261999-062 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $279,778 Total Funding: $279,778 [project-data-part-2] Abstract:  Background: National forests in the western United States are exposed to a range of intensifying stressors, including wildfires, droughts, insect outbreaks, and flooding. These environmental threats harm local and regional economies and threaten the wellbeing of communities located near national forests. Increased tree…

December 5, 2025

Geospatial Support for F1 NWRS

Project ID: F14AC00345 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $10,000 Total Funding: $29,420 [project-data-part-2]

August 30, 2021

Giant Palouse Earthworm Distribution and Habitats

Project ID: F10AC00056 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $7,050 Total Funding: $24,284 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This agreement is being implemented in order to gain a further understanding of the distribution and habitats of the giant Palouse earthworm, Driloleirus americanus or other Driloleirus species. The agreement will follow up on collection sites near Leavenworth, and Chelan, Washington.Potential sites near…

GIS Modeling of Paleo-Glaciers at Mount Rainier to Clarify Holocene Glaciation and Environmental Patterns

Project ID: J8W07070021 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $21,750 Total Funding: $21,750 [project-data-part-2]

GIS, Spatial Analysis, and Global Position System Support for the Klamath Network Inventory and Monitoring Program and in Developing a Land Use/Land Cover Monitoring Protocol

Project ID: J8W07090013 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $135,000 Total Funding: $415,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The objective of this Task Agreement is for Southern Oregon University (SOU) to collaboratively provide for the management of spatial data, spatial analysis, mobile mapping development, map book development, and field crew support, as appropriate, in support of the National Park Service (NPS)…

Glacier Bay National Park Native Allotment Resource Inventory Project

Project ID: J9088020010 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $18,765 Total Funding: $18,765 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Investigate the natural resources of 13 native allotments, and produce a report for use by the NPS which characterizes each allotment.

Glacier Change in the Rocky Mountain West

Project ID: G13AC00360 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $35,000 Total Funding: $148,135 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This cooperative agreement vill provide support for the project titled: ‘”Glacier Change in the Rocky Mountain West”. The overall goal is to of this project is to assess area changes of glaciers in the American West over the past century using historic maps,…

Glacier Changes in the American West and their Effect on Regional Water Supply

Project ID: G10AC00177 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $49,999 Total Funding: $149,999 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The objective of this project is to frame the investigation and provide a template for future monitoring efforts anwering three questions: 1. What are the spatially varying trends of glacier change in the American West dating from the Little Ice Age maximum of…

Glacier Retreat, Outburst Floods, and Kinematic Waves— Long-Term Nisqually Glacier Changes Related to Climate Change

Project ID: P12AC15072 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $72,500 Total Funding: $72,500 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The National Park Service and the University of Washington will collaborate in a project to summarize Nisqually glacier changes over the past century and offer predictions for future changes, under various climate change scenarios. The Nisqually glacier is among the most accessible in…

GLBA Charter Fishery Creel Survey and Recreational Catch Card Survey

Project ID: UW-02-03 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $61,070 Total Funding: $131,132 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Develop and conduct a creel survey of the GLBA charter fishery and develop and test a recreational angler catch card survey for Glacier Bay proper. (Renumbered J9088020003.) Deliverables: Sportfishery Information for Managing Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve (Final Report)

Graduate Assistant for Climate Science Communication and Conservation

Project ID: 10170BJ102 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $35,250 Total Funding: $75,250 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The objective of the project is to increase public and FWS awareness, literacy and actions to address the effects of climate change to fish, wildlife, plants and ecosystems; and to support and participate in the Department of the Interior’s Youth Initiative by assisting…

Graduate student to help implement Pacific Region Fisheries Program communications, inreach, and outreach activities.

Project ID: F10AC00006 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $24,998 Total Funding: $84,998 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Pacific Region – Fishe11es ProgJ71.JJ2 Accomplishments Communication Imtiative to sponsor a graduate assistant to help implement Pacific Region Fisheries Program communications, inreach, and outreach activities. This agreement provides $24,998 for tuition (four quarters per year over two years) and a monthly stipend for…

Grand Canyon food base population modeling and eDNA monitoring

Project ID: G22AC00292 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $ Total Funding: $276,971 [project-data-part-2] Abstract:

January 30, 2025

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument Ethnographic Overview and Assessment

Project ID: J8W07090016 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $80,000 Total Funding: $95,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The National Park Service (NPS) and Portland State University (PSU) will collaborate in the development of an ethnographic overview and assessment for all federal lands in Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument (PARA). This document will identify all American Indian tribes that are historically associated…

August 30, 2021

Grazing Season of Use OSU Study

Project ID: F17AC00547 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $35,603 Total Funding: $35,603 [project-data-part-2]