The CRU Program is seeing increased interest in climate science and climate adaptation projects across the Federal Government, as well as increased attention to topics such as fish and wildlife disease, landscape-scale conservation, species of greatest conservation need, and State Wildlife Action Plans.
Welcome Cyndy Loftin

Dr. Cyndy Loftin is the new Unit Supervisor (East). Cyndy has an extensive association with the CRU program. She is currently the Unit Leader at the Maine Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, a position she has held since 2011. Previously, she was the Assistant Unit Leader at the Maine CRU. Cyndy attended Auburn University and the University of Florida.
New Unit in Nevada

The Nevada Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit will hire 3 USGS scientists who will have adjunct faculty appointments to the University of Nevada, Reno. The research portfolio includes human dimensions and the importance of wildlife conservation to the public’s overall quality of life, wildlife research, ecology and management, with an emphasis on partnerships.