Science
Science is the cornerstone for how fish, wildlife, plants
and their habitats are managed at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Refuge biologists are always working to
identify new flora and fauna, to assess historic and future ecological change
at multiple spatial scales, to ensure that game and furbearer species are
managed responsibly, and to better understand how a warming climate, an
increasing urban interface, recreation and other human activities impact our
natural systems. Biologists apply
cutting-edge approaches in GIS and spatial modeling, database management, conservation
genetics, and biological inventorying and monitoring to address these
needs. They also work collaboratively
with fellow scientists from other agencies, universities and
organizations. The Refuge maintains a 600
ft2 laboratory, an herbarium, and arthropod collection.
Last Updated: Feb 05, 2019