Klamath Network Intertidal Community Structure Monitoring at Redwood National and State Parks

The National Park Service intends to award a single source justified cooperative agreement to the University of California, Santa Cruz, for the Klamath Network Intertidal Community Structure Monitoring at Redwood National and State Parks. The project aims to implement the peer-reviewed protocol of the Klamath Inventory and Monitoring Network, Rocky Intertidal Community monitoring plan. The goals of the monitoring are to monitor baseline rocky intertidal conditions, determine status and trends for population, size structure, and other key parameters of ochre sea stars, integrate with and contribute to a monitoring network, and detect and document invasive species. • The recipient will be responsible for implementing the Klamath I&M Network Rocky Intertidal Monitoring Plan, including data collection, training of field crews, and preparation of annual and trend reports. • The NPS will provide staff to assist the recipient with field work, logistical support, and use of park equipment. • The project will support the preservation of natural and cultural resources in Redwood National and State Parks. • The project will provide opportunities for graduate students and researchers to gain hands-on experience with intertidal resources.