Research

Please visit the Integrated Resource Management Applications webpage or the Inventory and Monitoring Research Page to find more information on other research projects associated with Wind Cave National Park.

 

Research Portal

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  Extremophiles of the Madison Aquifer

  Wind Cave's crystal clear lakes contain a surprising array of unique microorganisms.

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  Dye Tracing in Wind Cave

  Using various dyes, scientists can learn how water moves within the park and how it can be affected by human activities.

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  Bison Genetics

  Wind Cave is home to one of the purest and most genetically diverse herds of bison in the world.

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  Fire, Time, and Climate

  Fire is an important part of the park's ecosystems. Changes in climate may affect how often and intense future fires will be.