Mountain Research

Mountains are important areas for a wide range of research topics.

Mountains are found throughout the globe--from the equator to the poles and everywhere in between. They have been places of human settlement, refuge for wildlife, habitat for specialized plants, and often experience extreme conditions of wind and cold. They are some of the most fascinating places on Earth an research in mountain regions can increase our knowledge on everything from how our planet formed to how it is changing now.

The National Park Service and our partners conduct research in mountain parks. Learn more about our network of Research Learning Centers and Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units.

• 

  Alpine Environments

  Global Observation Research Initiative

  Global Observation Research Initiative in Alpine Environments (GLORIA) is an established international long-term alpine monitoring program.

• 

  University of Colorado, Boulder

  Institute of Arctic & Alpine Research

  INSTAAR programs track ecological data over the long haul, exploring the impacts of environmental change.

• 

  University of Colorado, Boulder

  Mountain Research Station

  The Mountain Research Station is an interdisciplinary facility providing research and educational opportunities.

• 

  San Juan Mountains

  Mountain Studies Institute

  Our mission is to empower communities, managers, and scientists to innovate solutions through mountain research, education, and practice.

• 

  US Geological Survey

  Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center

  Our scientists work on issues such as fish and wildlife conservation, invasive species and wildlife disease, climate change, and more.

• 

  University of California, Merced

  Sierra Nevada Research Institute

  The Sierra Nevada Research Institute has an enduring partnership with Yosemite NP for research projects and environmental stewardship.

• 

  University of California

  White Mountain Research Center

  The White Mountain Research Center supports research and teaching in the eastern Sierra Nevada and surrounding areas.