Bill Adams, a longtime wildlife biologist and former associate director of operations at the Borderlands Research Institute, has been appointed … More
Category: Borderlands Research Institute
Researchers radio-collar 120-pound black bear near Rio Grande
A 120-pound female black bear was captured and fitted with a radio collar Sept. 16 as researchers began their annual … More
Wildlife diseases keep Trans-Pecos biologists on alert
From respiratory disease in bighorn sheep to the threat of flesh-eating screwworm larvae, wildlife managers are monitoring an array of … More
Borderlands Research Institute to host virtual fencing webinar for Texas ranchers
The Borderlands Research Institute will host a free webinar Aug. 20 exploring how GPS-based “virtual fencing” technology can help Texas … More
Sul Ross Graduate Student Helps Launch California Bird Atlas Survey
A graduate student with the Borderlands Research Institute participated in California’s inaugural Bird Atlas Big Weekend, helping collect data on … More
Trans-Pecos Wildlife Conference set for Aug. 5-7 at Sul Ross State University
Wildlife researchers, land managers and conservation advocates will gather at Sul Ross State University in August for the 2026 Trans-Pecos … More
Borderlands Research Institute to Host Tran-Pecos Wildlife Conference in Alpine
The Borderlands Research Institute is inviting landowners, conservationists, researchers and wildlife enthusiasts to Alpine this summer for the 2026 Tran-Pecos … More
Borderlands Research Foundation names Nyle Maxwell 2026 West Texas Conservationist of the Year
The Borderlands Research Foundation has named Nyle Maxwell as the 2026 West Texas Conservationist of the Year, recognizing his leadership … More
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