The Borderlands Research Foundation has named Nyle Maxwell as the 2026 West Texas Conservationist of the Year, recognizing his leadership … More
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Sul Ross graduate student receives CDRI scholarship for black bear research
The Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute has recognized Sul Ross State University graduate student Jesse Ellgren as a recipient of a … More
Marfa Junior High students visit Mimms Ranch for conservation field trip
Marfa Junior High students recently participated in an educational field trip to Mimms Ranch focused on conservation, sustainability and environmental … More
Water in the Desert 2026 Conference Materials Now Available Online
Videos, session recaps and conference materials from the recent Water in the Desert 2026 conference are now available online through … More
Borderlands Research Institute studies mowing impacts on pollinators at Fort Davis site
Researchers are studying how mowing practices affect pollinators and plant communities at Fort Davis National Historic Site, as part of … More
In the Desert, Cows Aren’t the Problem — New Alpine Research Is Rewriting the Grazing Debate
For years, the conventional wisdom has been simple: more grazing means more damage. But new research out of Alpine is … More
Science on Tap returns to Alpine with research talks at The Ritchey
The Borderlands Research Institute will host its second “Science on Tap” event Friday, April 24, bringing local researchers to The … More
Nau donates $975K to expand habitat restoration work at Sul Ross institute ranch project
The Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University has received a $975,000 gift from John L. Nau III to … More
Borderlands Research Institute Professor Maureen Frank named 2026 Educator of the Year
Borderlands Research Institute announced that Dr. Maureen G. Frank has been named the 2026 Educator of the Year by the … More
Students study rare desert wetlands at Diamond Y Spring Preserve
Graduate students studying natural resource management recently visited a rare West Texas wetland ecosystem as part of a hands-on field … More