Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
The US Geological Survey is funding research with a university partner to improve satellite-based detection and mapping of plant species habitats, especially invasive and fire-promoting species, to support land management decisions.
Funder: Geological Survey
Due Dates: June 29, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $49,250 total for a three-year project; one award anticipated.
Summary: Supports research by a Rocky Mountain CESU partner to improve plant species habitat detection using satellite information, with a focus on invasive species and management applications.
Key Information: Eligibility is limited to current partners of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
Description
This opportunity, offered by the USGS through the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), aims to fund research that advances the detection and modeling of plant species habitats—especially invasive species—using satellite and geospatial data. The project seeks to improve methods for detecting plant habitats, analyze the transferability of detection models across broad regions, assess model uncertainty, and optimize the delivery of results to land management practitioners. The work is intended to directly support land management agencies in controlling, eradicating, or preventing the spread of problematic plant species, with a special emphasis on fire-promoting invasives and the application of best-available science to management and policy.
