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Scientific Research

Monitoring water quality in Arches National Park
Monitoring water quality in Arches National Park
NPS Photo by Neal Herbert
 

A great deal of scientific research occurs in the national parks of southeast
Utah. The summaries below include some of the field work done in Arches,
Canyonlands, Hovenweep and Natural Bridges.

2010 Research Summary
[79k PDF File]

2009 Research Summary
[192k PDF File]

2008 Research Summary
[98k PDF File]

2007 Research Summary
[158k PDF File]

2006 Research Summary
[227k PDF File]

2005 Research Summary
[214k PDF File]

2004 Research Summary
[103k PDF File]

2003 Research Summary
[50k PDF File]

2002 Research Summary
[213k PDF File]

2001 Research Summary
[86k PDF File]

More Information

For more information or to apply for a research permit, visit the NPS online Research Permit and Reporting System.

Did You Know?

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