15.945: cooperative research and training programs of the national park system cesu networkprogramming supports a comprehensive network of cooperative study units to facilitate cooperative research,…

15.945: cooperative research and training programs of the national park system cesu networkprogramming 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.recent outbreaks of bird flu have occurred in seabirds and domestic birds around acadia national park. There is risk of transmission to park visitors in coastal areas where seabirds and visitors regularly interact, such as at beaches, picnic areas, trails, and scenic overlooks. This project will test the parks seabird populations for avian influenza and will establish an approach for long-term monitoring of seabird health. The project will reduce wildlife and public health risk to avian influenza in acadia national park.beneficiaries include state and local governments, federally recognized indian tribal governments, public private nonprofit organizations, nonprofit institutions of higher education, and the general public.