Mitigating the Effects of Fire Suppressants on Cultural Resources

The National Park Service is providing a non-competitive Notice of Intent to award a cooperative agreement for the project "Mitigating the Effects of Fire Suppressants on Cultural Resources". The project aims to study the effects of fire suppressants on cultural resources and identify methods to remove fire suppressants from cultural resources. The recipient will conduct a literature review, develop a research design, and implement the project in two phases. The National Park Service will provide staff support and reimbursement for travel and other expenses. • The project will benefit researchers external to the National Park Service and local, state, and federal authorities responsible for fighting wildfires. • The project will assist communities in preserving their cultural resources after a wildfire. • The recipient will provide a non-classified fellowship position for the research project. • The National Park Service will provide full funding for the research fellow.