Research at NWRC is organized under three Research
Programs
Agriculture and Resource Protection Research Program
Program Manager: Dr.
Mark E. Tobin,
(mark.e.tobin@aphis.usda.gov)
Supervisory Biologist
Phone: (970) 266-6133
The Agriculture and Resource Protection Research Program focuses on
reducing bird damage to forest and agricultural crops and aquaculture
facilities; reducing bird–aircraft collisions; developing new
bird repellents; and reducing livestock predation losses.
Aquaculture
Damage
NWRC Research Project—Starkville, MS
Impacts
on Forest Resources
NWRC Research Project—Olympia, WA
Invasive Species and Technology Development Research Program
Program Manager: Dr.
Kathleen A. Fagerstone,
(kathleen.a.fagerstone@aphis.usda.gov)
Supervisory Biologist
Phone: (970) 266-6161
The Invasive Species and Technology Development Research Program encompasses
studies supporting pesticide registration, formulation chemistry, chemical
analysis, benefit–cost analysis, population analysis, and wildlife
contraceptive development. Additional research focuses on invasive vertebrate
species.
Managing
Invasive Species in Hawaiian Agriculture
NWRC Research Project—Hilo, HI
Invasive
Mammalian Species
NWRC Research Project—Fort Collins, CO
Brown
Treesnake Management
NWRC Research Project—Fort Collins, CO
Reproductive
Control
NWRC Research Project—Fort Collins, CO
Assessment
Sampling and Economics
NWRC Research Project—Fort Collins,
CO
Avian
Populations
NWRC Research Project—Gainesville, FL
Chemistry-based
Tools
NWRC Research Project—Fort Collins, CO
Product
Registration
Providing tools for Wildlife Services, Fort Collins, CO
Wildlife Disease Research Program
Program Manager: Dr.
Robert G. McLean
(robert.g.mclean@aphis.usda.gov)
Supervisory Biologist
Phone: (970) 266-6066
The Wildlife Disease Research Program explores ways to reduce the spread
and transmission of diseases from wildlife to humans and domestic animals;
monitors wildlife for pathogens; provides risk assessments for agriculture
and human health and safety; and assists WS Operations in surveillance
and monitoring efforts.
Bovine
Tuberculosis
NWRC Research Project—Fort Collins, CO
Chronic
Wasting Disease
NWRC Research Project—Fort Collins, CO .
Feral
Hogs and Pseudorabies
NWRC Research Project—Kingsville, TX
Rabies
NWRC Research Project—Fort Collins, CO
Ecology of Emerging Viral and Bacterial Diseases in Wildlife
NWRC Research Project—Fort Collins, CO
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