Crown of the Continent

The Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center (CCRLC) promotes science and stewardship within the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem. The CCRLC is part of a national effort to increase scientific research and literacy in national parks.

Out in a meadow, a woman in NPS uniform holds a clipboard and speaks to others standing nearby.
Citizen Science

Since 2005, the Citizen Science Program has invited members of the public to assist in biological research in the park.

A person with headphones and a microphone stands near a person wearing a headlamp in front of a net
Science Communication and Outreach

The CCRLC communicates science and research through multimedia like videos, podcasts, and much more.

A researcher bends next to a stream sifting through a net in search of aquatic insects.
Research

The CCRLC promotes scientific research by assisting researchers with permits, funding, and outreach.

Last updated: May 20, 2026