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U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Research Units Program—A Hawk’s View of 2024

Fact Sheet 2025-3009
Cooperative Research Units Program
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https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20253009

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Introduction 

The U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units (USGS CRU) program was established in 1935 and codified by Congress in 1960 to enhance graduate education in wildlife and fisheries sciences and to facilitate research and technical assistance among natural resource agencies and universities on fisheries and wildlife management topics of mutual concern. The success of the CRU program lies in its cooperative approach. State and Federal fish and wildlife agencies determine where focused, science-based studies for wildlife and natural resource management for societal benefit are needed. The CRU scientists conduct applied research to contribute results to inform and aid partners in determining best practices for managing resources. Each Unit is a unique partnership among the U.S. Geological Survey, a host university, one or more State agencies, the Wildlife Management Institute, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Suggested Citation

Irwin, E.R., McConnell, T.M., Dennerline, D.E., Pope, K.L., and Mawdsley, J.R., 2025, U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Research Units Program—a Hawk’s View of 2024: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2025–3009, 4 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20253009.

ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)

ISSN: 2327-6916 (print)

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Table of Contents

  • Enduring Partnerships
  • Regional Supervisors
  • Three-part Mission
  • A Strong Return on Investment
  • Training the Next Generation of Resource Professionals
  • Success in Applied Research
  • Providing Technical Assistance to Resource Managers
  • Communicating to Stakeholders
  • Reference
  • Connect With Us
  • Headquarters Contacts
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Research Units Program—A hawk’s view of 2024
Series title Fact Sheet
Series number 2025-3009
DOI 10.3133/fs20253009
Publication Date March 05, 2025
Year Published 2025
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Office of the AD Ecosystems
Description 4 p.
Country United States
Online Only (Y/N) N
Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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