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Assessing annual grass management effectiveness in the sagebrush biome Invasive annual grasses are a primary, severe, and challenging threat to habitat conservation and restoration for sage-dependent wildlife across federal, state and private lands. Successful management solutions for sagebrush rangelands are likely to be multiphasic, involving some sequence of interventions such as herbicides, seeding of competitive natives that also create habitat, and temporarily altering land use, in an adaptive-management approach. The proposed work tests different herbicides and options for applying them with different seeding and land uses, across a gradient of climate and soils in Interior Regions 5 and 7.This research will examine the efficacy of management options for controlling cheatgrass... Categories: Data, Project; Tags: CO, Decision Support, Federal resource managers, Project, SA Science Catalog, All tags... Sagebrush, Strategic Science - 1420, USFWS Science Applications Science Catalog, UT, UT, UT, annual grass, completed, environment, sagebrush biome, sagebrush biome, sagebrush biome, Fewer tags Impacts of Conifer Removal on Sagebrush Songbirds Conifer encroachment is one of the most significant threats to sagebrush habitats and the species that rely on them. Removal of encroaching conifers is beneficial for Greater Sage-Grouse, but impacts on other sagebrush-obligate species are not well understood. This project aims to quantify the impact of conifer removal on sagebrush songbird abundance and reproductive success. Work has been initiated through a previously-supported (by IR5/7 SA) Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit project across six conifer-removal and six conifer-remaining (control) plots of ca. 55 ha each. Initial results suggest that conifer removal benefits both abundance and nesting success of sagebrush-obligate species (Brewers Sparrows... Categories: Data, Project; Tags: Contractual Document, Project, SA Science Catalog, Sagebrush, Strategic Science - 1420, All tags... USFWS Science Applications Science Catalog, environment, onGoing, Fewer tags Assessing Traditional and Emerging Grazing Strategies for Creating a Mosaic of Diverse Habitat Patches for Grassland- and Sagebrush Associated Birds Using a solutions-oriented, multi-agency collaboration, we propose to pilot a large-scale assessment of an alternative (herding, electric- and virtual-fence) grazing strategy designed to mimic pre-colonial grazing patterns by bison, to ascertain their value for local- and regional-scale assemblages ofsagebrush- and grassland-associated birds in Montana. A fundamental goal of most wildlife-based grazing programs is to foster a mosaic of patches that represent the broadest possible spectrum of habitat types that benefits different sagebrush- and grassland-associated birds in different parts of the landscape (for example, western meadowlarks, vesper sparrows, and thick-billed longspur in open, heavily grazed areas;... Categories: Data, Project; Types: Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, OGC WMS Service; Tags: Federal resource managers, Grasslands, Project, SA Science Catalog, Sagebrush, All tags... Strategic Science - 1420, Strategic Science - BIL, USFWS Science Applications Science Catalog, abundance, abundance, abundance, abundance, abundance, alternative grazing, environment, onGoing, passive, passive, passive, passive, passive, Fewer tags Designing Regional Fuel Breaks to Protect Large Remnant Tracts of Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat in Southern ID and OR, Northern and Central NV, and Northwestern UT (TNC) a. Develop a regional map showing the highest probability pathways of wildfire spread under current conditions.b. Design regional networks of fuel breaks to reduce future wildfire size in large remnant tracts of priority GSG habitat. Networks will be designed by modeling fire spread with fuel breaks using Circuitscape (http://www.Circuitscape.org/), a wildlife connectivity software based on electrical circuit theory applied to a raster map, and consulting with agencies and tribes about regional priority habitats in southern ID and OR, northern NV,and northwestern UT.c. Deliver GIS layers and maps showing suggested networks of fuel breaks to federal and state agencies, and tribes. This will allow fire managers to... Categories: Data, Project; Types: Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, OGC WMS Service; Tags: Datasets/Database, Project, SA Science Catalog, Sagebrush, USFWS Science Applications Science Catalog, All tags... completed, environment, Fewer tags Forecasting Changes in Sagebrush Distribution and Abundance Under Climate Change: Integration of Spatial, Temporal, and Mechanistic Models FY2014Although the future of sage grouse depends on the future of sagebrush, we have limited ability to anticipate impacts of climate change on sagebrush populations. Current efforts to forecast sagebrush habitat typically rely on species distribution models (SDMs), which suffer from a variety of well-known weaknesses. However, by integrating SDMs with complementary research approaches, such as historical data analysis and mechanistic models, we can provide increased confidence in projections of habitat change. Our goal is to forecast the effect of climate change on the distribution and abundance of big sagebrush in order to inform conservation planning, and sage grouse management in particular, across the Intermountain... Categories: Data, Project; Types: Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, OGC WMS Service; Tags: Academics & scientific researchers, Conservation Planning, Datasets/Database, Federal resource managers, Great Basin, All tags... Great Basin, Great Basin, Great Basin, Great Basin, LCC Network Science Catalog, Population & Habitat Evaluation/Projection, Project, Publication, State agencies, Vulnerability Assessment, big sagebrush, big sagebrush, big sagebrush, big sagebrush, climate change, climate change, climate change, climate change, completed, modeling, modeling, modeling, modeling, sagebrush, Fewer tags Partnerships Coordinator- Oregon This funding will be used to hire 1 GS 9/11 staff member to work directly with local governments (Soil & Water Conservation Districts) to enroll landowners in priority habitats in existing Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances (CCAAs) and in Candidate Conservation Agreements (CCAs) on their adjacent BLM allotments. Once enrolled, state and other federal funding sources are available to support sagebrush habitat enhancement projects that address invasive species, fire, juniper encroachment and other threats. The additional capacity is expected to result in an additional +100 landowners enrollments. Categories: Data, Project; Types: Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, OGC WMS Service; Tags: Capacity, Capacity, Capacity - BIL, Other, Project, All tags... SA Science Catalog, Sagebrush, environment, onGoing, oregon, partnerships, Fewer tags Project Implementation Support This funding will be used to hire 1 GS 5/7 term position based in Northeastern Wyoming, to support projects in Sage Core Areas in Northeastern Wyoming. Categories: Data, Project; Types: Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, OGC WMS Service; Tags: Capacity, Capacity - BIL, Other, Project, SA Science Catalog, All tags... Sagebrush, capacity, environment, implemenation support, onGoing, Fewer tags The influence of climatic conditions on reproduction of sagebrush-dependent birds: Implications for climate vulnerability assessments and habitat prioritization efforts We propose to evaluate reproductive vital rates of sagebrush songbirds in relation to key aspects of local climate. To accomplish this we will leverage several large existing datasets of nesting observations from over six thousand nests across multiple years and sites, archived weather station data (temperature, precipitation, and relative humidity), and gridded climate datasets (e.g., PRISM). To further examine whether particular landscapes and/or microhabitats may confer more protection in the face of increasingly more extreme weather events (e.g., high temperatures and drought) expected with climate change, we will incorporate habitat data collected remotely and at nests into climatic response models. Finally,... Categories: Data, Project; Tags: Contractual Document, Project, SA Science Catalog, Sagebrush, USFWS Science Applications Science Catalog, All tags... completed, environment, Fewer tags Understanding greater sage-grouse population trends from the lens of the WAFWA Conservation Design Strategy: implications for management of impacted, core, and growth opportunity areas within the sagebrush biome We will apply indices of sagebrush ecological integrity, developed by WAFWA, to hierarchical population models of sage-grouse population rates of change over multiple decades to facilitate comprehensive understanding of the links between sagebrush ecosystem health and sagebrush obligate species from the lens of the Conservation Design Strategy. This research will investigate application of core area habitat concepts as it relates to sage-grouse population performance to manage lands within the sagebrush biome. The analysis framework and science deliverables developed from this study can be used as a basis to investigate the population performance of additional species of concern, beyond sage-grouse, in relation... Categories: Data, Project; Tags: Conservation NGOs, Federal resource managers, Policy makers & regulators, Population & Habitat Evaluation/Projection, Project, All tags... SA Science Catalog, Sagebrush, Strategic Science - BIL, WAFWA, environment, onGoing, population models, population models, population models, population models, sage-grouse, sage-grouse, sage-grouse, sage-grouse, Fewer tags Dedicated individual to develop and refine the BBS trend data by state portion of Bird Conservation Regions (11, 17, 18, 19) to develop population objectives This project will support the use of the Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) data to calculate current populations, population trend, and ultimately desired population objectives for the priority species outlined in the IR 5/7 SHC Plan. Benchmarks will be estimated to highlight grassland and sagebrush habitat needed to support desired populations as outlined in the Partners in Flight Plan by 2050. The BCR specific population targets provide a solid foundation to continue to build and refine the R6 SHC Teams Work towards effective planning and ultimately effective on-the-ground conservation delivery. A $55,000 investment supports conservation priorities for both Grassland and Sagebrush Ecosystems. Categories: Data, Project; Tags: Grasslands, Project, SA Science Catalog, Sagebrush, Strategic Science - 1420, All tags... USFWS Science Applications Science Catalog, completed, environment, onGoing, Fewer tags Develop demographic and population data from existing databases, including state creel surveys, annual sampling efforts and state Natural Heritage programs for a suite of species that inhabit the sagebrush-steppe and grassland ecosystem This project will develop demographic and population data from existing databases, including state creel surveys, annual sampling efforts, and state Natural Heritage programs for a suite of species (aquatic, terrestrial, pollinator) that inhabit the sagebrush-steppe and grassland ecosystem. Collecting this information is a vital first step toward understanding these species response to climate change, including changes in water quality/quantity, flooding recurrence, and persistence of instream and riparian habitats in sagebrush and grassland systems over time. Support for this foundational work will enable the FWSIR5/7 Sagebrush Ecosystem Team to develop population models and associated threat-based models to inform... Categories: Data, Project; Tags: Data Acquisition and Development, Grasslands, Project, SA Science Catalog, Sagebrush, All tags... Strategic Science - 1420, USFWS Science Applications Science Catalog, environment, onGoing, Fewer tags Examining Greater sage-grouse translocations and how local adaptation may influence outcomes This study examines local adaptation across the range of sage-grouse and influence on translocation success, specifically at the genetic level. While the study focuses on sage-grouse in WA, the results will be applicable across the specie’s range. Recent genomic evidence has shown that Greater sage-grouse in Washington are much more genetically unique than previously recognized, and may possess dietary adaptations to the local sagebrush community and potentially to other environmental conditions. Categories: Data, Project; Tags: Project, SA Science Catalog, Sagebrush, Strategic Science - 1410, environment, All tags... onGoing, Fewer tags Partnerships Coordinator- Idaho 1 GS 12 employee to support existing BLM liaison position, providing a key leadership role in leading sage grouse conservation (post-fire restoration, invasive species control, and Land Use Plan amendments) for IFWO. Categories: Data, Project; Types: Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, OGC WMS Service; Tags: Capacity, Capacity, Capacity - BIL, Other, Project, All tags... SA Science Catalog, Sagebrush, environment, idaho, onGoing, partnerships coordinator, Fewer tags Assessing the future of sagebrush ecosystems: a decision support tool for planning sage grouse conservation The overall objective of this work is to understand how changing climate and associated ecohydrological conditions will impact the distribution of sagebrush ecosystems over the next century. This study will provide valuable insight into the vulnerability of sagebrush ecosystems to changes in climate, climate variability, and disturbance regime. This work utilizes the best currently available downscaled climate data (Maurer) and builds upon recent published results. Products from this project will provide wildlife managers with the ability to categorize and prioritize areas based on their probability of being capable of supporting sagebrush ecosystems in the future, information that is crucial for upcoming listing... Categories: Data, Project; Tags: Project, SA Science Catalog, Sagebrush, USFWS Science Applications Science Catalog, completed, All tags... environment, Fewer tags Identifying and prioritizing mule deer migration corridors across sagebrush ecosystems of the Western U.S. In partnership with WAFWA MDWG and many participating western states, we propose the following three-pronged plan:1) Develop a standalone program which simplifies the technologically challenging analyses outlined in Sawyer et al. (2009b) into a user-friendly software add-on that can be implemented by biologists and managers using their own GPS collar data. 2) Work with biologists and managers of state agencies to analyze mule deer data sets. Specifically, using the program outlined in objective 1, we will assess the broad applicability of the analysis methods to identify migration corridors. This step will include the development of a list of key issues and considerations for analyzing these types of data in addition... Categories: Data, Project; Tags: Project, SA Science Catalog, Sagebrush, USFWS Science Applications Science Catalog, Website, All tags... completed, environment, Fewer tags Gunnison Sage-grouse Prioritizing Restoration of Sagebrush Ecosystems Tool (PReSET) Sagebrush ecosystems continue to undergo widespread degradation due partly to climate change and human development. Effective management must consider how to best conserve and restore habitats to balance support for multiple declining species given finite resources. However, limited tools exist to help address such management questions, especially when also considering how to rapidly restore sagebrush habitats. There is a need for such tools to help guide conservation efforts and ensure they are effective at meeting desired outcomes and goals.We will develop optimization problems based on species abundance, habitat features, predicted future risk (invasive grasses, pinyon juniper encroachment, development, wildfire,... Categories: Data, Project; Tags: Data Acquisition and Development, Federal resource managers, Private land owners, Project, SA Science Catalog, All tags... Sagebrush, State agencies, Strategic Science - BIL, environment, onGoing, Fewer tags CED: Gunnison Sage-grouse Recovery Tracking Module Dashboard The CED has been coordinating with CO ES and GUSG Stakeholders to identify needs for tracking implementation (and effectiveness) of recovery actions for GUSG. We propose to develop a CED-module aimed at monitoring recovery actions identified in the [draft] GUSG Recovery Plan and associated Implementation Strategy. We will engage stakeholders/partners to develop an easy-to-use system and dashboard for reporting accomplishments and assessing the progress made to meeting goals/objectives identified to recovery GUSG across their range. This funding would be focues on the dahsboard reporting feature of the module.This effort will provide a necessary tracking system that improve transparency and inform broad-scale planning,... Categories: Data, Project; Types: Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, OGC WMS Service; Tags: CO, Project, SA Science Catalog, Sage-Steppe, Sagebrush, All tags... Strategic Science - 1420, USFWS Science Applications Science Catalog, UT, environment, onGoing, Fewer tags Four Corners and Upper Rio Grande Adaption Forums Project ObjectivesConnect scientists/researchers to resource managers, review relevant science projects recently completed by the SRLCC and others, and discuss how resulting data and tools can be applied or incorporated into decision-making processes;Facilitate identification of landscape-scale resource stressors (climate and non-climate related) and managers most pressing needs and questions within each of the geographic areas;Facilitate identification of locally significant focal resources not currently prioritized by the SRLCC;Facilitate identification of key attributes of focal resources (both initial and newly identified) indicative desirable conditions;Facilitate identification of most significant direct threats... Categories: Data, Project; Types: Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, OGC WMS Service; Tags: Arizona, Colorado, Decision Support, Federal resource managers, LCC Network Science Catalog, All tags... New Mexico, Population & Habitat Evaluation/Projection, Project, State agencies, Tribes, Utah, Vulnerability Assessment, adaptation planning, completed, mule deer, native fish, pinyon juniper, riparian, sagebrush, vulnerability assessment, Fewer tags USFWS Conservation and Restoration of the Sagebrush Biome Integrated with Western States and Other Partners Promote and facilitate joint implementation with partners sagebrush conservation strategy, DOI Science Framework, Science Actionable Plan, and Western Weed Action Plan. Goals of this agreement are to address the elements of sahgebrush conservation strategy, saghgebrush initiatve coordination, greater sage-grouse population data and trend analysis, invasives and fire policy, conservation delivery and science acquisition, and sagebrush conservation design, network governance, and monitoring and adaptive management.Start date: 9/1/2021Project end date: 9/20/2025Award ID: Not Yet Determined Categories: Data, Project; Tags: Project, Sagebrush, USFWS Science Applications Science Catalog, environment, onGoing Implementing SHC in the sagebrush ecosystem through enhanced technical support There are multiple ongoing applied science technical projects and concepts for sagebrush SHC efforts that require additional capacity in the form of a dedicated full-time post-doctoral candidate to accelerate project delivery and follow up. For example, State of the Sagebrush Spatial Conservation Planning, WAFWA Conservation Design, NatureServe validation of FY21 Conservation Design, Incorporation of Ungulate Migration Areas into Conservation Design. These projects have been delayed due to lack of capacity and tangible results would be benefited and accelerated with the addition of additional capacity via a two-year hire. This $100,000 SA investment supports conservation priorities for the Sagebrush Ecosystem and... Categories: Data, Project; Tags: Project, SA Science Catalog, Sage-Steppe, Sagebrush, Strategic Science - 1420, All tags... USFWS Science Applications Science Catalog, completed, environment, onGoing, Fewer tags 1 2 3 4 »