Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

This funding opportunity (G14AS00108), titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU," is a US Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary research solicitation issued as a cooperative agreement. It is designed to fund one collaborative project in which a qualified CESU partner works directly with USGS scientists to study climate change-related forest die-offs using remote sensing approaches. The core scientific motivation is the growing body of evidence that tree mortality is accelerating in many regions as temperatures warm and climate stress intensifies, making forest die-off a high-priority topic in climate and ecosystem research.

The project focus is on detecting, mapping, and analyzing forest mortality and broader die-off patterns through remotely sensed data. While the announcement does not prescribe a single method, the emphasis on remote sensing signals work that could involve satellite imagery, aerial data, time-series analyses, and related geospatial techniques to track where mortality is occurring, how quickly it is spreading, and how those patterns relate to climatic drivers. The collaborative structure of a cooperative agreement also implies substantial involvement by USGS scientists in shaping the work, sharing expertise, and integrating the results with ongoing USGS research and monitoring efforts.

The opportunity frames forest die-offs as a major ecological and societal concern because widespread mortality can reduce a forest's capacity to deliver ecosystem services such as timber production, recreation opportunities, scenic and aesthetic benefits, and carbon sequestration. It also highlights consequences for wildlife habitat, since large-scale changes in forest structure and composition can alter food availability, shelter, and migration patterns. Another key point is the interaction between mortality and other disturbances, especially wildfire, where dead and stressed trees can influence fuel loads and fire behavior, potentially amplifying risks and impacts across landscapes.

A notable aspect of the description is its emphasis on the visibility and public salience of forest die-offs, particularly in the western United States where large, dramatic mortality events have already been observed. These landscape-scale changes are presented not just as a scientific phenomenon, but as a highly visible signature of probable ongoing climate change impacts that many people can see firsthand, which increases public attention and the need for credible, well-communicated science.

From an administrative standpoint, the program is tied to the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, which is built to support research, technical assistance, and education through partnerships. Eligibility is limited to participating partners of a western US CESU program, including the Rocky Mountain CESU, meaning applicants must already be within that partnership framework rather than applying as a general public or private entity. The USGS is the issuing agency, the CFDA number is 15.808 (USGS Research and Data Collection), and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.

The estimated total funding for the opportunity is $350,000, with an expected number of awards listed as one. The posting date and creation date are June 26, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 8, 2014, and an archive date of September 26, 2014, indicating this was a time-limited solicitation that has since closed. For access to the full announcement, the listing points to Grants.gov and provides a USGS contact (Faith Graves, 703-648-7356, fgraves@usgs.gov) for assistance with obtaining the announcement electronically.

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