Project Description: This project will benefit academic researchers by providing exposure to National Parks Service natural resources and the opportunity to work with National Park Service data to understand current status and trends in resource conditions. The National Park Service will use the deliverables of the tasks described in this agreement to improve the management of natural resources (for current and future enjoyment) and to provide information to the public concerning natural resource status. The project assists in the promotion, facilitation, and improvement of the publics’ understanding of natural, cultural, social and/or physical resources of National Parks. The project provides opportunities for students and the general public to learn about the nation’s resources and/or advance their professional expertise.
The National Capital Region Inventory and Monitoring Network (NCRN) plays a crucial role in collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing natural resource monitoring data to assess the status and trends of National Park Service (NPS) resources, thereby informing park decision-making. NCRN monitors stream biota at long-term sites across 10 NPS units in the National Capital Region. In collaboration with the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), this project aims to conduct scientific analysis and reporting on the NCRN’s Biological Stream Sampling data, prepare scientific products documenting the current state and changes of these resources, and develop recommendations and best practices for their management in an evolving environmental landscape.
This agreement designates PI Hilderbrand to spearhead a collaborative project involving NCRN staff and NPS park managers. The objectives include analyzing the NCRN Biological Stream Sampling protocol, and widely disseminating the findings through various science communication products, such as webinars, resource briefs, and newsletter articles.
Lead Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert Hilderbrand, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Partner Institution: University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Federal Agency: National Park Service
Federal Agency Technical Contact: John Schmit
Start Year: 2024
End Year: 2025
Initial Funding Amount: $24,910.00
Federal Grant Number: P24AC00308
Amendments
- Amendment Number: 02, Year: 2024, Amount: $18,050.00
Products Associated with this Project:
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