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Research

Learn about scientific research and environmental monitoring at Crater Lake National Park. Active environmental monitoring activities include:

 

The Science & Learning Center is located at the former Superintendents Residence near park headquarters.

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Science and Learning Center

The Crater Lake Science and Learning Center provides the intersection between educators, scientists, and artists. The Center is housed in the former Superintendents House with a separate residential facility in the former Naturalists residence.

 

Bull Trout captured for study in Sun Creek, Crater Lake National Park.

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Bull Trout Conservation and Recovery

 

The research vessel Neuston on Crater Lake.

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Environmental Monitoring of Crater Lake

 

Learn about crayfish and how they are negatively affecting the Crater Lake ecosystem.

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Impacts of introduced, non-native crayfish on the Crater Lake ecosystem.

 

Mazama Newt captured from Crater Lake.

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Mazama Newt monitoring in Crater Lake