Programming supports a comprehensive network of cooperative study units to facilitate cooperative research, technical assistance, education, and training to inform science-based management of the…

The National Park Service has awarded The Pennsylvania State University, doing business as Penn State, a $278,456 Cooperative Agreement under the Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System (CFDA 15.945). The funding supports a comprehensive network of cooperative study units to facilitate multi-disciplinary scientific research, technical assistance, education, and training to inform science-based management of the National Park System. The study units will produce integrated information products across multiple geographic regions, enabling parks to use research findings to manage recreational activities, protect sensitive areas, and enhance river-based recreation. Beneficiaries include state/local governments, tribal nations, non-profits, universities, and the public. The award has a period of performance from February 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.

Programming supports a comprehensive network of cooperative study units to facilitate cooperative research, technical assistance, education, and training to inform science-based management of the national park system. The study units facilitate multi-disciplinary science and integrated information products across multiple geographic regions of the national park system. Research from this project will allow parks to use information to manage recreational fishing seasons and locations, identify and monitor areas at risk for poaching, protect nesting areas by limiting access and developing educational awareness materials, and make changes to river-based recreation including campsites and river access locations. Beneficiaries include state and local governments, federally recognized indian tribal governments, public private nonprofit organizations, nonprofit institutions of higher education, and the general public.