Project Database

Modeling the Effects of Heavy Metals on Vegetation in Cape Krusenstern National Monument and Noatak National Preserve

Project ID: P15AC00958 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $20,000 Total Funding: $20,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The Red Dog Mine haul road runs through the northern section of Cape Krusenstern National Monument and is used by trucks hauling lead and zinc concentrates to the Red Dog Port. As part of this transportation, fugitive dusts contaminated with lead, cadmium and…

August 30, 2021

Models Multi-dimensional Surface Water Water Quality Model

Project ID: W912HZ-18-2-0009 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $199,697 Total Funding: $765,118 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Portland State University will support the work sponsored by the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to provide development and validation of riverine water quality models. Objective 1: Participate with ERDC researchers in the development, validation, and application of new water quality and…

Mohave Valley Traditional Property Study and Related Work

Project ID: A18AP00135 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $50,000 Total Funding: $50,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The work will greatly assist the BIA in evaluating future projects and potential impacts as developing potential mitigation strategies.

January 25, 2024

Molecular Identification of Giant Salamanders (Dicamptodon) in Mount
Rainier National Park and Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
(formerly Fort Clatsop NHP)

Project ID: J9W88050006 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $10,000 Total Funding: $10,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Amphibians are declining globally, and as a result, scientists and resource managers are developing conservation and management plans. When closely related amphibians are sympatric, it is sometimes difficult to distinguish between them morphologically. In these cases, correct species identification may be essential for…

August 30, 2021

Molecular Marker Genetic Study of Douglas County Kincaid’s Lupine

Project ID: HAA087201 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $5,510 Total Funding: $5,510 [project-data-part-2]

Mollusk Field Guide

Project ID: L11AC20375 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $30,000 Total Funding: $30,000 [project-data-part-2]

Monitor Impacts to Rare Plant Species from Range Fire

Project ID: F17AC00124 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $52,000 Total Funding: $52,000 [project-data-part-2]

Monitoring and Studying the Effects of Atmospheric Deposition and Other Water Quality Threats to Parks In the North Coast and Cascades Network

Project ID: P14AC01527 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $13,560 Total Funding: $48,118 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The mountain parks of the North Coast and Cascades Network (NCCN) span a west to east precipitation gradient, from the very wet Olympic National Park (OLYM), to the drier Mount Rainier (MORA) arid North Cascades (NOCA) National Parks. This precipitation gradient is also…

Monitoring and Studying the Effects of Atmospheric Deposition and Other Water Quality Threats to Parks in the North Coast and Cascades Network

Project ID: P13AC01053 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $13,320 Total Funding: $13,320 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The mountain parks of the North Coast and Cascades Network (NCCN) span a gradient of urban influence, and a west-east precipitation gradient. Because of these gradients, network parks and areas within may respond differently to certain stressors (e.g., atmospheric deposition of contaminants), while…

Monitoring and Studying the Effects of Atmospheric Deposition and Other Water Quality Threats to Parks in the North Coast and Cascades Network

Project ID: P12AC10425 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $13,560 Total Funding: $13,560 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The mountain parks of the North Coast and Cascades Network (NCCN) span a gradient of urban influence, from the highly populated greater Puget Sound region (Mount Rainer National Park (MORA), and North Cascades National Park Complex (NOCA)), to the sparsely populated Olympic Peninsula…

Monitoring Juvenile Salmon and Stream Temperatures in the Little Susitna Watershed

Project ID: F24AC00297 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $66,454 Total Funding: $66,454 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Project Description: The overall objective of this project is to monitor the Little Susitna watershed for five consecutive years in order to understand baseline stream thermal regimes and how they support salmon populations and life stages. Collecting multiple years of temperature data would…

January 7, 2025

MONITORING POLAR BEAR GENETICS IN ALASKA”

Project ID: F24AC01757 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $50,250 Total Funding: $50,250 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT IS TO FACILITATE GENETIC AND GENOMIC MONITORING OF ALASKAS POLAR BEARS. THE OBJECTIVES INCLUDE: 1) CONDUCTING INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFICATION BY MICROSATELLITE GENOTYPING 2) VALIDATING A POLAR BEAR QPCR NUCLEAR DNA TEST AND SNP PANEL FOR POLAR BEARS IN ALASKA 3)…

February 3, 2025

Monitoring Precipitation Chemistry and Atmospheric Deposition at a High-Elevation Site in Mount Rainier National Park

Project ID: P19AC00717 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $9,800 Total Funding: $39,603 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project will provide new information that quantifies the magnitudes and long-term changes of precipitation chemistry and associated deposition of major ions to a high-elevation, sensitive ecosystem within MORA. The project provides educational and employment opportunities for students to analyze the chemistry of…

August 30, 2021

Monitoring the Composition and Abundance of Zooplankton Communities in the Columbia River above Bonneville Dam

Project ID: G09AC00264 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $15,000 Total Funding: $168,155 [project-data-part-2]

Monitoring upstream migration and potential causes of prespawn mortality in adult UWR Chinook, 2015

Project ID: W912HZ-15-2-0009 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $475,931 Total Funding: $475,931 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The overarching goal of this study is to gain information on the relationships between upstream migration history, river environment, fish condition and disease expression, collection and outplant methods, and spawning success/pre-spawning mortality for adult Upper Willamette River (UWR) Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha). Information…

Monitoring Water Use by Carrot-Seed Crops in Central Oregon

Project ID: 68-3A75-4-101-28 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $11,108 Total Funding: $11,108 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project is designed to compare the water use and level of soil oxygen deprivation for hybrid carrot seed crops in central Oregon using sprinkler and drip-tape irrigation. It will be useful information to the NRCS in their endeavors to reduce water use…

Moore Homestead Cultural Landscape Project

Project ID: J9W88050010 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $17,181 Total Funding: $17,181 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Historical research, design and implementation of the Moore Homestead Cultural Landscape in Skagway, Alaska. Project includes Research to increase basic knowledge and understanding of the specific plant materials utilized during the stated historic period of significance for the Cultural Landscape and acquisition of…

MORA National Historic Landmark District Preservation Planning Projects and Cultural Landscape Preservation Field School

Project ID: J9W88040004 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $75,095 Total Funding: $172,181 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Conduct three Cultural Landscape Inventories of park roads, and two Cultural Landscape Reports of park developed areas, and a Cultural Preservation Field School.

Morphological Database: Oregon flora project

Project ID: HAA087208 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $54,000 Total Funding: $234,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Project compiles data for plant familites for the preparation of a new flora for the State of Oregon. Interagency funding will be provided by both BLM and USFS throughout this agreement. (In 2009 BLM changed the project number to L08AC15061). HAA087208/0A – changes…

Mount Rainier and North Cascades National Parks Vegetation Inventory Map Product Development

Project ID: P17AC01143 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $121,864 Total Funding: $423,566 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: A. Background As part of a national effort to develop baseline information on the status of existing natural resources, the NPS is developing vegetation maps for all the national park units in the North Coast and Cascades Network (NCCN). The NCCN parks include…