Aquatic Monitoring of Large Lakes and Rivers–A Conceptual Framework and Process for Making Reasoned Decisions

Project ID: J9W88040006

Federal Agency: National Park Service

Partner Institution: University of Washington

Fiscal Year: 2004

Initial Funding: $61,734

Total Funding: $123,297

Project Type: Technical Assistance

Project Disciplines: Biological

National Park: Southwest Alaska Network Inventory & Monitoring

Principal Investigator: Naiman, Robert

Agreement Technical Representative: Bennett, Alan

Abstract: This project will provide for guidance to the Southwest Alaska Network in developing an aquatic monitoring program for Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, Alagnak Wild River, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Project objectives are: 1). Establish a historical GIS database of interest for long-term monitoring in Southwest Alaska, 2). Develop a conceptual framework for ecosystem monitoring, 3). Identify indicators and metrics to measure, 4) Provide aquatic sampling designs, 5). Provide cost estimates for alternative sampling designs, and 6) Identify studies that are needed to finalize sites and sampling frequency