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The world needs visionary environmental leaders who know how to make connections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our community of faculty mentors will guide you as you gain knowledge about the complex systems that support life on the planet. Here you’ll master state-of-the-art techniques to gather data and synthesize information from a broad range of sources. Join us as we envision and develop the innovative solutions that will lead us to live sustainably within the environment that supports us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You’ll get hands-on field and research experience as you learn to develop management solutions that promote\u00a0a sustainable environment.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Research<\/h2>

The State of Rhode Island offers a unique experimental arena, and we develop environmental solutions that can be applied around the world.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Working collaboratively with local and national agencies, we provide the state with expertise, training, and access to the latest technology.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Tracking fishers in R.I.<\/h2>

Natural Resources Science doctoral student Laken Ganoe works in collaboration with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management on a three-year project to capture and track fishers throughout western part of the state.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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