About
The USGS Cooperative Research Units Program unites science and partnerships to solve conservation challenges, train future professionals, and support informed natural resource decisions.
Welcome Message from the Acting Chief Welcome Message from the Acting Chief
"Welcome to the Cooperative Research Units Program—America’s premier model of cooperative federalism in action."
Mission Mission
The Cooperative Research Units Program advances graduate education, delivers applied science for resource management, and provides technical support to natural resource professionals.
History History
The U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program was established in 1935 and codified by Congress in 1960 (Public Law 86-685) to enhance graduate education in wildlife and fisheries sciences and to facilitate research and technical assistance among natural resource agencies and universities on fisheries and wildlife management topics of mutual concern.