Spatial Analysis

The National Park Service intends to award a cooperative agreement to the Tucson Audubon Society for a project titled "Spatial Analysis and Field Mapping." The goal of this project is to support spatial analysis of geographic information system (GIS) data and field mapping of park resources in 11 parks in the Southern Plains Network. The project aims to develop and apply a cost-effective, high-precision digital field mapping system to improve the quality of spatial information on natural and cultural resources and park infrastructure. The project also involves conducting spatial analysis of existing and proposed resource management information in support of trend analyses in parks of the American Southwest. Some key aspects of the project include: * Developing a cost-effective, high-precision digital field mapping system * Conducting spatial analysis of existing and proposed resource management information * Providing administrative oversight of the project * Recruiting, training, and supervising a spatial technician intern * Involving Tucson Audubon Society scientists in planning, strategizing, and streamlining biological survey processes * Facilitating data verification and review * Reviewing and editing reports and publications * Providing unique ecological and logistical expertise as needed throughout the agreement period * Issuing government-owned equipment for use by the Tucson Audubon Society intern during the project * Providing interpretation and education programs for youth accomplishing projects on NPS lands to enhance environmental awareness of participants