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We study ecosystems and the plants and animals who thrive or flounder there. We focus on the biology, ecology, human interaction, and use of natural resources, with an eye toward informing how natural resource managers make decisions that preserve habitat, protect endangered species, and manage whole ecosystems.

Projects

Wild Turkey Ecology in Western Nebraska

Wild Turkey Ecology in Western Nebraska

Collaborator(s): Andrew (Andy) Little, Sarah Sonsthagen, Mark Vrtiska

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Wetlands of Nebraska: An Outreach and Education Project

Wetlands of Nebraska: An Outreach and Education Project

Collaborator(s): Mariah Lundgren, Ethan Freese, Grant Reiner, Dakota Altman,

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Human Dimensions of Nebraska's Fisheries

Human Dimensions of Nebraska's Fisheries

Collaborator(s): Kevin Pope, Chris Chizinski,

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Centers

Chizinski and Pope in Water

Nebraska Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit

Cattle and Dog

Nebraska One Health

Plate Composite

Platte Basin Timelapse

News

SNR Alumni: Swanson reflects on his education through SNR

SNR Alumni: Swanson reflects on his education through SNR

5/13/2025 – Continue the story...

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Mountain lion researcher named SNR's 2025 meritorious master's student

Mountain lion researcher named SNR's 2025 meritorious master's student

5/12/2025 – Continue the story...

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Hardin Hall's Newest Resident: Meet String Bean the Lungfish

Hardin Hall's Newest Resident: Meet String Bean the Lungfish

5/8/2025 – Continue the story...

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