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 University of Montana was awarded a $242,699 Cooperative Agreement under the National Park Service's Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System (CFDA 15.945) to conduct a climate change vulnerability assessment and map potential climate refugia for amphibians on lands managed by the National Park Service. The project will compile climatological, amphibian species distribution, and life history trait information to characterize the relative vulnerabilities of amphibian species documented on NPS lands to future climate change. The award duration is from September 6, 2024 to August 31, 2026, and the project aims to provide scientific research and technical assistance to benefit state and local governments, tribal governments, non-profit organizations, and the general public.

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. The purpose of this project is to conduct a climate change vulnerability assessment and map potential climate refugia for amphibians on lands managed by the national park service. The university of montana will compile the climatological, amphibian species distribution, and life history trait information needed to characterize the relative vulnerabilities of amphibian species documented on NPS lands to future climate change. Beneficiaries include state and local governments, federally recognized indian tribal governments, public private nonprofit organizations, nonprofit institutions of higher education, and the general public.