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Welcome to the Pacific Northwest CESU
Mission: The Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) is a partnership for research, technical assistance, and education to enhance understanding and management of natural and cultural resources. |
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The Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (PNW CESU) is a cooperative venture between 18 leading academic institutions in the Pacific Northwest region, one state agency and 8 Federal land management and natural resource research organizations. The University of Washington serves as host to the PNW CESU. To date the United States had been divided into 17 bio-geographic regions, each served by a distinct CESU, with all regions connected in one national network. The overarching goal of the CESU Network is to improve the scientific base for managing federal lands by providing resource managers with high-quality scientific research, technical assistance, and education. Since beginning in October 2000, over 250 projects have been funded through the PNW CESU Cooperative Agreement. |
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| The Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit Concept
Management and stewardship of the nation’s public lands and waters requires skillful public service supported by sound science and responsive technical assistance. Complex issues that transcend boundaries make it essential for agencies to work together. The word cooperative emphasizes that multiple federal agencies and universities are among the partners in this program. Ecosystem studies involve the biological, physical, social and cultural sciences needed to address complex resource issues—which include both natural and cultural resources (CESU Report to Congress, April 2000). |
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