Nevada Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
The Nevada Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (est. 2021) is a partnership among the Nevada Department of Wildlife, University of Nevada, Reno, the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Wildlife Management Institute.
Dr. Brian Folt Lab Page
Dr. Jeff Falke Univ. Profile
Research at the Nevada Unit uses field research, quantitative methods, and structured decision-making approaches to help understand how landscapes influence fish and wildlife populations.
We conduct research in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems on a variety of topics. Examples of our research projects include:
- Translocation Habitat Suitability for an Endangered Desert Minnow
- Mapping Ungulate Migration Corridors in Nevada
- Assessing Watershed Drought Sensitivity Across Western Landscapes Research
- Integrated Monitoring Plan Development for Native and Non-Native Fishes at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada
- Evaluating the Contributions of Trace Minerals and Space Use to Seasonal Elk Mortality Syndrome in Nevada
Some quick facts about our research budgets and productivity:
- Operating budget ranged from \$440K in 2024 to \$416K in 2025 (including operating funds and salaries of Unit scientists and staff, etc.)
- New research grants totaled more than \$850K from a variety of federal (e.g., USGS, USFWS), and state (NDOW) sources during 2024 and 2025 In 2024 and 2025 we published:
- 14 scientific papers and reports
- 27 presentations at conferences and public meetings
- 4 Data Releases and 1 Software Release
- Collaborators included scientists and managers from 7 state, federal, and private conservation agencies, institutions, and groups
The Nevada Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (est. 2021) is a partnership among the Nevada Department of Wildlife, University of Nevada, Reno, the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Wildlife Management Institute.
Dr. Brian Folt Lab Page
Dr. Jeff Falke Univ. Profile
Research at the Nevada Unit uses field research, quantitative methods, and structured decision-making approaches to help understand how landscapes influence fish and wildlife populations.
We conduct research in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems on a variety of topics. Examples of our research projects include:
- Translocation Habitat Suitability for an Endangered Desert Minnow
- Mapping Ungulate Migration Corridors in Nevada
- Assessing Watershed Drought Sensitivity Across Western Landscapes Research
- Integrated Monitoring Plan Development for Native and Non-Native Fishes at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada
- Evaluating the Contributions of Trace Minerals and Space Use to Seasonal Elk Mortality Syndrome in Nevada
Some quick facts about our research budgets and productivity:
- Operating budget ranged from \$440K in 2024 to \$416K in 2025 (including operating funds and salaries of Unit scientists and staff, etc.)
- New research grants totaled more than \$850K from a variety of federal (e.g., USGS, USFWS), and state (NDOW) sources during 2024 and 2025 In 2024 and 2025 we published:
- 14 scientific papers and reports
- 27 presentations at conferences and public meetings
- 4 Data Releases and 1 Software Release
- Collaborators included scientists and managers from 7 state, federal, and private conservation agencies, institutions, and groups