To support coordinated cooperative research, technical assistance, education and training, and usable knowledge development to inform science-based management of the national park system

This Cooperative Agreement award from the National Park Service (CFDA 15.945 - Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System) provides $125,000 to the University of Alaska Anchorage to support coordinated research, technical assistance, education and training, and development of usable knowledge to inform science-based management of the National Park System. The funding will establish and maintain Cooperative Study Units in partnership with federal, state, and local governments, tribes, non-profits, and higher education institutions. This will facilitate multi-disciplinary science and integrated information products related to National Park resources. Key activities include cooperative research, youth programs, internships, and education and training opportunities benefitting students, the public, and Alaska Indigenous peoples.

To establish and maintain cooperative study units, in partnership with federal, state, and local governments, tribes, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education, to facilitate multi-disciplinary science and integrated information products related to the resources of the national park system. This task agreement combines the goals and objectives of the cooperative research and training programs and youth programs, to educate and advance selected youth to provide service, training, education and employment opportunities for thousands of young americans and veterans, including low income and disadvantaged youth through internship opportunities. Beneficiaries for this master agreement program include students, the public, alaska indigenous peoples.