Conservation Research Center
of Teton Science Schools
Mailing- 700 Coyote Canyon Road
Physical- 3385 West Boyles Hill Road
Jackson, Wyoming 83001
Ph. 307.734.8725
Fax 307.734.1263
Throughout the west, there is a shortage of practical information on ways to sustain wildlife populations while allowing for human population growth and continued economic prosperity. The Conservation Research Center provides information to local decision-makers and the public regarding the effects of development on wildlife in Jackson Hole.
Goals
Responsible stewardship begins with the collection and consideration of useful information. Our research program coordinates studies that are applied, ethical, relevant, and scientifically rigorous. We actively disseminate our findings to multiple audiences, from professional scientists to lay citizens and young students. Education, therefore, is always an integral part of the mission of the Conservation Research Center. Our research provides insight into the complex ways animals, plant communities, and landscapes are affected by human uses. We use these findings to inform developers, planners, and land managers how to develop responsibly and in ways that maintain the integrity of our ecosystem.
Current Projects
The Conservation Research Center is the research and land stewardship program of Teton Science Schools. Our research program studies the effects of a human dominated landscape on wildlife. We actively apply our research by providing data to land managers and planners to assist them in making informed decisions on projects affecting wildlife conservation.
The following is a brief description of our past and current research projects:
Predators & Development
Teton Science Schools partnered with Grand Teton National Park and the University of Wyoming to study suburbanization and coyotes.
Published: American Midland Naturalist, Intermountain Journal of Sciences
Coyotes Density & Development 2001.pdf
Fragmentation & Songbirds
The Conservation Research Center conducted a three-year study on the effects
of residential development on avian communities along the Snake River.
Published: Biological Conservation
Birds & Development Smith & Wachob 2006.pdf
Birds & Development Smith Thesis 2002.pdf
Cascading Effects of Human Landscape Fragmentation: Behavioral Responses of Songbirds to Black-billed Magpie
A continuation study investigating the functional and mechanistic effect of development on songbirds
Manuscript in review
Spatial & Temporal Interaction of Magpie Breeding Sites
with Songbird Nest Selection & Success
Magpies are positively correlated with development density. They may be influencing songbird nest site selection and nesting success. We are studying the effects of magpie presence on songbirds in intact habitat patches set in a matrix of development.
Progress report available September 2006
Fragmentation & Aspen Bird Communities
The Conservation Research Center is studying the effects of human induced habitat fragmentation on Aspen stands and their bird communities.
Published: Master’s Thesis Prescott College
Aspen Birds & Development Strife Thesis 2005.pdf
MuleDeerWinterRange Study
In partnership with Biota Research and Consulting, we are currently investigating the impacts of human land use and roads on wintering Mule Deer.
Progress report available July 2006
Elk Migration through Development
Working collaboratively with the National Elk Refuge, we conducted a study of elk migration corridors through a human-dominated landscape.
Progress report available July 2006.
Manuscript in preparation
Bird Banding
Since 1991, Teton Science Schools have operated a bird banding station as a part of the nation-wide effort to monitor bird populations.
Progress report available September 2006.
Spring Creek Watershed Analysis
We are beginning an analysis of the Spring Creek watershed to examine the interaction of hydrology, water quality, development and land conservation.
Progress report available February 2006 Spring
Creek Summary Jan 2006.pdf
Historic Precipitation Patterns in Upper Snake River Watershed
Beginning June 2006, we will initiate a study of historical climate patterns in the Upper Snake River watershed.
Study plan available April 2006
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