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

This federal Cooperative Agreement award, ID P24AC01274, is funded by the National Park Service under the Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System (CFDA 15.945) program. The $215,000 award to Colorado State University's Sponsored Programs division 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 award will fund multi-disciplinary science and integrated information products across multiple geographic regions of the National Park System. Research outcomes will be disseminated through scientific presentations, reports, journal articles, and park planning documents. Additionally, air quality monitoring and modeling datasets will be shared publicly. Progress will be tracked through status and annual reports, as well as regular meetings between the National Park Service and the recipient. Key beneficiaries include state/local governments, tribal governments, non-profit organizations, and higher education institutions.

Programming supports a comprehensive network of cooperative study units to facilitatecooperative research, technical assistance, education, and training to inform science-based management ofthe national park system. The study units facilitate multi-disciplinary science and integrated informationproducts across multiple geographic regions of the national park system. Research outcomes will be included in scientific presentations, reports, journal articles and park planning documents. Resultant air quality monitoring and modeling datasets will be shared through various websites. Milestones and progress will be tracked through status and annual reports and regular meetings with the recipient. . Beneficiaries include state and local governments, federally recognized indian tribal governments, public private nonprofit organizations, nonprofit institutions of highereducation, and the general public).