Ecosystems and geology

Our researchers are working on collaborative interdisciplinary, teams to better understand the systems that govern the living world and how to conserve our natural resources.

Research groups

Peter Paton holds out the wing of a tufted titmouse and assesses the condition of its flight feathers.

Avian Ecology

Natural Resources Science

Small striped fish swimming underwater in brightly colored tropical environment

Conservation

Marine Affairs

A woodland scene with sun filtering through the trees

Ecology and Ecosystem Sciences

Interdisciplinary

Coastal wetlands with grasses and clouds reflected in the water

Exploring ecological interactions

Biological Sciences

A still image of heavily shaded forest landscape

Forest ecosystems and ecology

Natural Resources Science

Hydrogeology

Geosciences

Tall cliff ledge with striated colors indicating various layers of sediment

Sedimentology

Geosciences

A small plant sprouting from dark, rick soil

Soil Science

Natural Resources Science

Droplets of water creating a rippling effect on a still surface

Water Use and Management

Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

Dry grass along a winding tree lined river

Wetland and Watershed Science

Natural Resources Science

Wildlife conservation

Natural Resources Science

College of the Environment and Life Sciences

Ecosystems and geology

Research groups

Avian Ecology

Conservation

Ecology and Ecosystem Sciences

Exploring ecological interactions

Forest ecosystems and ecology

Hydrogeology

Sedimentology

Soil Science

Water Use and Management

Wetland and Watershed Science

Wildlife conservation

Laboratories and initiatives

Andy Davies Marine Ecology and Technology Lab

Applied Quantitative Ecology Lab

Bradley M. Wetherbee Lab

Coastal Research Field Station

Couret Vector Biology Lab

Forestry and Wildlife Habitat

Laboratory of Applied Conservation Biology

Marine Community Ecology

Moseman-Valtierra Lab

Preisser Lab

Soil Ecology and Microbiology

Watershed Hydrology Lab

URI Watershed Watch

Wildlife Genetics and Ecology Laboratory

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