Wildlife Trends Analyses for 11 Sonoran Desert parks

The National Park Service intends to award a single source justified cooperative agreement to the University of Arizona for the project "Wildlife Trends Analyses for 11 Sonoran Desert parks". The project aims to analyze trends in 5 years of wildlife monitoring data collected across 11 Sonoran Desert Parks. The recipient will recruit and hire a MSc student intern to assist in data analysis and field sampling, and provide administrative oversight and biological expertise. The project will guide land managers in conserving native wildlife and improve the efficacy of wildlife monitoring in 11 parks. Some key aspects of the project include: • The recipient will complete the analysis, conduct field sampling, and contribute to final reports, training materials, and associated data products for park managers and citizen scientists. • The NPS will provide periodic review of all materials and data collected or created under this agreement, for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to project goals. • The NPS will provide assistance with logistics for working on NPS lands, including acting as liaison between park staff and recipient, arrangement of access and field-based transportation support. • The NPS will provide safety training and assure the recipient complies with NPS standards for field work safety.