Project Database

Implementing Hydrography Dataset Editing Protocols and Data Production to Complete Data Updates for all Regional Units

Project ID: P25AC01448 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $100,000 Total Funding: $100,000 [project-data-part-2] Alternative Project Title: Wetland and Hydrography Updates for Alaska Park Units Abstract:  Performance Goals – This project is a collaborative effort between the Alaska Region of the National Park Service (NPS) and Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (SMUMN) to continue wetland mapping for parks that…

January 28, 2026

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

INDIGENOUS TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE CERTIFICATE SUPPORT

Project ID: F22AC02775 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $29,375 Total Funding: $59,375 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: This project has continued into a new project: “Indigenous Traditional Ecological and Cultural Knowledge Certificate Support” THIS AWARD WILL SUPPORT THE PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY, INDIGENOUS NATIONS STUDIES PROGRAM, INDIGENOUS TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE CERTIFICATE. THIS NEWLY-APPROVED CERTIFICATE IS A SUSTAINABLE ACADEMIC AND…

July 15, 2023

Indigenous Traditional Ecological and Cultural Knowledge Certificate Support

Project ID: F25AC01415 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $44,490 Total Funding: $44,490 [project-data-part-2] Abstract:  This project is a continuation of a previous project: “INDIGENOUS TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE CERTIFICATE SUPPORT” This award will support traditional uses and educational outcomes for Tribal and Native peoples and students in collaboration with Portland State University. These efforts align with…

December 5, 2025

Industrial Hemp Production

Project ID: NR190436XXXXC002 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $ Total Funding: $249,936 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Determination of Irrigation and Fertilizer Requirements for Essential Oil Hemp Agriculture.

January 18, 2024

Influence of Forest Thinning on Landscape Pattern of Arthropod Diversity in Headwater Riparian Zones

Project ID: HAF023F02 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $40,285 Total Funding: $80,420 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: The primary question this research seeks to answer is: Does moderate thinning (with or without gaps) affect the total density, species richness, and biomass of ground dwelling terrestrial arthropods adjacent to headwater streams?

August 30, 2021

Influence of Ravens on Baker GRSG Pop

Project ID: F18AC00396 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $50,000 Total Funding: $50,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Funds under this award are to be used to: (1) Evaluate interactive effects of ravens (presence and/or abundance) with anthropogenic subsidies, annual grass, and fire on sage-grouse; (2) Identify habitat characteristics associated with habitat use, abundance, and nest success of ravens, including anthropogenic…

Influence of Ravens on Baker} GRSG Population

Project ID: F19AC00394 [project-data-part-1] Initial Funding: $55,000 Total Funding: $55,000 [project-data-part-2] Abstract: Funds under this award are to be used to evaluate interactive effects of ravens (presence and/or abundance) with anthropogenic subsidies, annual grass, and fire on sage-grouse, and other related topics as outlined in the Statement of Work. The Service Will: • Assist in…