Collaborative Biological Research and Education

The objective of this Agreement is to implement a program to engage in cooperating activities focused on promoting scientific research, fostering a greater understanding of species distribution and the communities they form, and improving ecological inventory and education related to NPS lands. Parks have critical research and project management needs required for guiding management and policy, so that decisions are based on sound scientific information. Furthermore, the NPS lacks specific technical expertise and information technology systems to address pressing research and data management issues. Examples of needs for research include analysis of non-native species distribution, threatened and endangered species occurrences, phenological development of organisms, and changes in species distribution in the face of climate change. Additionally, Academy develops and maintains iNaturalist, an interactive internet data platform already used by universities, agencies, and members of the public across the globe. Integration of NPS and existing Academy data will enrich the value of a widely used research, education, and data storage web portal. This partnership will allow NPS and Academy to collaboratively enrich research and education opportunities to the public. The NPS is at a crossroads as it prepares for the Bureau���s second century. NPS is focused on a strategic integration of our national parks and community-based programs. These efforts will better leverage our r...
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Environment Information and Statistics Natural Resources Regional Development Science and Technology and other Research and Development Source Type: funding