Project Database

Impacts of Intertidal Trampling on Intertidal Communities in Olympic NP

Project ID: UW-01-25 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $12,691 Total Funding: $43,691 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The goal of this research is to determine the impact of human trampling on intertidal invertebrate and algal communities in Olympic National Park. The Park’s 65-mile wilderness coastline has few access points and contains few trails, requiring visitors to hike directly on intertidal…

August 30, 2021

Impacts of Large-Scale Herbicide Use on an Endangered Butterfly

Project ID: F13AC00641 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $6,462 Total Funding: $6,462 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: To determine the impacts of the large-scale application of the grass-specific herbicide fluazifop-p-butyl with the surfactant Nufilm on Fenders’ blue butterfly.

Impacts of Tour Boat Shore Excursions on Terrestrial Wildlife in Glacier Bay National Park

Project ID: P16AC01158 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $5,758 Total Funding: $167,208 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Expansion of human recreational activities increases the potential for disturbance of wildlife species. Human disturbance can cause displacement of animals and changes in species composition and diversity. Human presence may provoke anti-predator responses such as increased energetic costs of fleeing and/or increased vigilance;…

Implement Human-Bear Management Plan

Project ID: UW-01-02 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $43,300 Total Funding: $69,100 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The objective is to obtain definitive documentation of grizzly bears in the North Cascades ecosystem (US), and to learn as much as we can about each one from any grizzly bear samples. This project will at the same time be an opportunity to…

Implementation of monitoring protocol for quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) within City of Rocks National Reserve and Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve

Project ID: J8W07080001 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $19,895 Total Funding: $84,871 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The work conducted under this Task Agreement will provide for the implementation of a long-term monitoring protocol at City of Rocks National Reserve and Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve 2008-2012. The monitoring protocol includes sampling of aspen and conifer stem…

Implementation of the Alien Invasion: Plants on the Move curriculum

Project ID: L10AC20296 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $17,692 Total Funding: $62,692 [project-data-part-2]

Implementation planning for vegetation mapping at Lava Beds, Crater Lake, and Oregon Caves National Park units

Project ID: J8W07070023 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $86,800 Total Funding: $513,587 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The Klamath Network comprises six National Park Service units in Southern Oregon and Northern California, including Crater Lake National Park, Lava Beds National Monument, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Oregon Caves National Monument, Redwood National and State Parks, and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. The…

IMPLEMENTING THE CASPIAN TERN MONITORING STRATEGY FOR THE PACIFIC COAST REGION – 2024″

Project ID: F24AC00134 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $129,907 Total Funding: $129,907 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT IS TO IMPLEMENT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (FWS) CASPIAN TERN MONITORING STRATEGY FOR THE PACIFIC COAST REGION (USFWS 2015) DURING THE 2024 BREEDING SEASON AND ROBUSTLY ESTIMATE POPULATION SIZE IN THE PACIFIC FLYWAY. IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS MONITORING…

January 31, 2025

Improved Harmful Algal Blooms Prediction with Hybrid Models

Project ID: W912HZ-24-2-0069 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $142,321 Total Funding: $142,321 [project-data-part-2] Abstract:

November 15, 2024

IMPROVING CANADA LYNX POPULATION REDUNDANCY IN WASHINGTON: ASSESSING THE STATUS OF A LYNX AUGMENTATION IN COLVILLE NATIONAL FOREST

Project ID: F24AC01481 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $76,115 Total Funding: $76,115 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: THE COLVILLE NATIONAL FOREST IS A POTENTIALLY SUITABLE AREA FOR LYNX IN WASHINGTON AND HAS THE POTENTIAL TOCONTRIBUTE TO LYNX PERSISTENCE IN THE STATE. IN 2021, A LYNX AUGMENTATION PROJECT WAS INITIATED BY COLVILLECONFEDERATED TRIBES, AND THIS PROJECT SEEKS TO UNDERSTAND HOW THAT EFFORT…

February 3, 2025

Improving conservation assessments of insect pollinators in Alaska. Targeted biodiversity assessments and robust abundance estimates in Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge

Project ID: F24AC01946 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $92,000 Total Funding: $92,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: AN INCREASING NUMBER OF INSECT POLLINATOR SPECIES ARE IN DECLINE IN NORTH AMERICA. THIS DECLINE IS PROMPTING NUMEROUS PETITIONS FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT LISTING THAT ARE INCREASINGLY PULLING ON ALASKA USFWS ECOLOGICAL SERVICES STAFF TIME. KNOWLEDGE OF ALASKAN POLLINATORS IS EXCEEDINGLY POOR RELATIVE…

January 7, 2025

Improving Streamflow forecasts in the Klamath Basin through the use of hydrologic simulation models

Project ID: 68-3A75-4-101-03 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $10,000 Total Funding: $10,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: University of Washington will assist in the application of their spatially distributed hydraulic simulation model, DHVSM, to the Klamath River basin in the southcentral Oregon. This activity will be in cooperation with the USDA Agricultural Research Services and the Natural Resources Conversation Service….

August 30, 2021

Improving the collection and accessibility of Potential Control Location data for successful cross-jurisdictional pre-fire planning

Project ID: G24AC00128 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $47,988 Total Funding: $47,988 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: 

January 30, 2025

Improving the Natural Resources Information System (NRInfo) Records and Holdings for Alaska’s Parks

Project ID: J8W07110006 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $99,991 Total Funding: $99,991 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The Inventory and Monitoring Program of the National Park Service has made a long-term commitment to improving the access to historic documents pertaining to natural resources of all the parks in Alaska. This provides needed historic background information critical for more complete inventory…

August 30, 2021

IMPROVING VISITOR ESTIMATION TECHNIQUES AT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES

Project ID: F23AC02004 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $101,473 Total Funding: $101,473 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: IMPROVING VISITOR ESTIMATION TECHNIQUES AT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGESPLAN LANGUAGE SUMMARY:DATA ON RECREATIONAL USE ARE CRITICAL FOR EVALUATING PROPOSED POLICIES AND MANAGEMENT OPTIONS.HOWEVER, THE DEMAND FOR THESE DATA FAR OUTSTRIPS THE SUPPLY FEW LAND AGENCIES TRACK VISITOR USECOMPREHENSIVELY AND CONSISTENTLY. THIS IS DUE TO MANY…

January 31, 2025

Improving Water Supply Forecasts through Implementation of Streamflow Simulation Models

Project ID: 68-7482-10-514 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $128,896 Total Funding: $181,771 [project-data-part-2]

August 30, 2021

Incorporating Spatial Heterogeneity in Temperature into Climate Vulnerability Assessments for Coastal Pacific Rivers: An applied case study to integrate climate change into design and permitting of water crossing structures.

Project ID: F14AC00600 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $72,772 Total Funding: $72,772 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Wrong PI entered here?

Increasing Capacity of Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve to Steward Coastal Resources and Resilient Communities

Project ID: NA24NOSX473C0049-T1-01 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $400,000 Total Funding: $400,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract:

January 7, 2025

INCREASING NATIVE SEED COLLECTION AND STORAGE CAPACITY FOR RESTORATION OF CORE SAGEBRUSH AREAS IN CENTRAL OREGON”

Project ID: F24AC00615 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $140,303 Total Funding: $140,303 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: THE NATIONAL SEED STRATEGY PROMOTES ESTABLISHMENT OF COORDINATED NETWORKS TO IDENTIFY AND RESOLVE ORGANIZATIONAL, ECOLOGICAL, AND FINANCIAL CHALLENGES OF RESTORATION AND REVEGETATION AT SCALE. MORE RECENTLY, THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW DIRECTED SIGNIFICANT FUNDING TO THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES…

January 31, 2025

Indigenous and Historical Cultural Ecosystem Services Mapping for Southeast Alaska

Project ID: 13JV11261935096 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $9,000 Total Funding: $9,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Funding listed is total funding including any modifications. Establish Cultural and Historical Ecosystem Service Mapping for a national forest in Region 10. The project seeks to understand how ecosystem service mapping may be explored and documented with respect to multiple cultural frames, through…

August 30, 2021