Research

Research The MSI research model is a multidisciplinary approach to the study of mountain environments. MSI will:

• develop and implement a scientific research agenda among MSI, its partners,
• generate funding for research, equipment and small grant programs for education institutions, USGS, USFS, EPA, the Avalanche Center, and local community groups,
• maintain a fully equipped, all-season field center with satellite bases for mountain research,
• develop a curriculum to guide conservation practices ,
• provide student research stipends and internships,develop an archival database and long-term monitoring activities, and
• develop a cooperative research center that cooperates with other North American and international centers.

MSI ONLINE SURVEY FOR RESEARCHERS
If you think that you would like to utlilize MSI resources and facilities for a future class or research project, please help us out by filling out an online survey detailing your potential needs. The survey only takes a couple of minutes and will help us in our planning process to better meet the requirements of educators and researchers in the future. Go to the survey >>

CURRENT RESEARCH AT MSI

New Tools for Evaluating Alpine Sensitivity & Water Quality in the Upper Animas Watershed in San Juan County, CO

Links to research related web sites >>