The research programs managed by the Institute's faculty are forging new ground in combining data and methods from the natural and social sciences to inform the decisions made by natural resource managers.
Communication for Conservation
We use theory and data to develop communication strategies that achieve conservation outcomes.
Recreation Ecology
We study how outdoor recreation impacts the environment.
Recreation Economics
We conduct research on the economic tradeoffs associated with providing outdoor recreation opportunities.
Social Media Analytics
We use millions of social media posts to understand how people use, and value, the outdoors.
Visitor Use Monitoring and Management
We conduct research on how to quantify and manage outdoor recreation use on public and private lands.