Environmental Resource Assessment & Management
We apply science to address challenges affecting the nation’s natural resources.
About This Service
CSS provides science-based analysis of the environmental, economic, human health, and social factors that affect ecosystems. We conduct empirical and model-based research at multiple spatial and temporal scales. We develop recommendations and tools for researchers, industry, communities, and managers. Our work contributes to informed decision making for the responsible use, conservation, restoration, and preservation of natural resources.
Our multidisciplinary teams apply their expertise to freshwater, coastal, marine, and terrestrial ecosystems. They:
- Collect samples and data in situ, via GIS and remote sensing technologies, and through partnerships
- Conduct research on the impacts of chemicals and other environmental stressors
- Develop comprehensive environmental resource maps and characterizations
- Conduct complex spatial analyses and predictive modeling
- Assess social and economic drivers and impacts
- Develop regulatory documentation including Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Statements (EIS)
- Develop and conduct training, communications, and outreach on environmental resource management tools and datasets
- Provide comprehensive data management, integration, and data products and tools
- Conduct policy analysis and program management
Our Focus Areas:
- Ocean ecosystems—benthic, deep sea, and shallow water
- Corals and coral reefs
- Coastal Zone management
- Marine mammals
- Harmful algal blooms
- Environmental indicators
- Coastal aquaculture
- Offshore windfarms
- Marine debris
- Biodiversity
- Fisheries health and impacts
- Agricultural impacts
- Groundwater quality
- Stream function and duration
- Soil remediation
- Wildfire impacts
- Water contamination
- Carbon storage and cycling
- Microplastics and nanoparticles
- Transgenic plant impacts
- Restoration impacts
Related Projects
Development support of NOAA/NOA OceanReports
CSS’s Team helped create the OceanReports web-based tool that assists in the analysis of coastal and marine resources for commerce, development, and conservation.
Pacific Ecological Services Division Project (PESD)
Since 1996 CSS has conducted field and lab-based research in support of the Pacific Ecological Services Division Project
Predictive Modeling and the HABTracker
CSS scientists helped develop HABTracker, a HAB Forecast system.
HABs Interagency Research and Action Plans
Our scientists helped set the standard for coordinated research and action to reduce the impacts of HABs.
Expert Guidance to EPA’s Consequence Management Advisory Division
Technical Support for EPA’s Consequence Management Advisory Division (CMAD) – CSS provides expert technical guidance and field support related to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) decontamination.
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