History of the Minnesota Unit

The Minnesota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit was established in 1987, and staffed beginning in 1988. At the Minnesota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, we emphasize research on impacts of human activities on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems that are of state, regional, and national significance. Our research program addresses not only the biological, but also social and economic aspects of both game and nongame fisheries and wildlife management in the context of maintenance of biological diversity, and integrity and sustainability of ecosystems.

We are currently fully staffed, and enjoy continued support from our Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and University of Minnesota partners. We continue to work with a wide range of cooperators, outstanding graduate students, and university, federal, state, and non‐governmental scientists and resource managers to further our research and teaching missions, and to provide technical assistance to partners and clients.