Research

Research in fish and wildlife studies expand our baseline knowledge about conservation challenges, new threats, and the effectiveness of stewardship efforts. These grants support state fish and wildlife agencies and other conservation partners as they improve and investigate technology, research questions, and services to forward conservation. This work enable the hiring of specialized staff, the purchase of  equipment, and maintains  facilities crucial for wildlife research, management, health and habitat management. Through grant funding, the Office of Conservation Investment supports comprehensive fish and wildlife health research across all states, addressing disease outbreaks, habitat and population changes. Our work foster collaboration between government agencies, NGO’s and industry partners. We utilize new technologies in conservation efforts to sustain fish and wildlife health and habitat for the benefit of people.