Our Department

Department Vision

To excel in the discovery and communication of how natural and managed environments function in an era of global change.

Values

• Current, high-quality teaching with a focus on hands-on learning
• High-impact, entrepreneurial research fueled by diverse funding sources 
• Communication of knowledge to Montanans, students and the scientific community
• Collaborative engagement with stakeholders, disciplines, and agencies to apply science

LRES Mission

Our mission is to generate knowledge about local and global environments that can be disseminated to meet the needs of students, producers, land owners and managers, the scientific community and the citizens of Montana.

We bring together disciplines related to soils, microorganisms, insects, plants, climate and water to address issues affecting cropland, rangeland, forests, reclaimed land, extreme environments and protected natural areas.

Through our research, outreach and teaching, we strive to integrate scientifically-sound information to enhance productivity of managed lands, facilitate knowledge-based adoption of sustainable practices and produce graduates prepared for careers in the environmental sciences.