Natural Resources & the Environment
UConn Ranked 8th Most Sustainable University in the World
UConn is one of only two US universities in the Top 10
Following the Fisher: Tracking a Solitary Forest Inhabitant
A new study aims to gain more knowledge about the fisher, a mysterious and nimble animal often mistaken for a cat, and understand why their population is in decline
CAHNR Hosts Second One Health Conference
Bringing together experts from across the College, CAHNR conference showcases leadership in One Health approaches in research, teaching, and Extension
CAHNR Honors Student Excellence and Donor Support at 2025 Scholars Celebration
The annual event recognized remarkable student accomplishments and the generosity of donors whose scholarships help them thrive
UConn Researchers Work to Enhance Forest Carbon Monitoring
A new modeling effort helps to quickly and accurately estimate forest biomass
UConn Researchers Uncover a Major Shift in U.S. Landscape: ‘Wild’ Disturbances Are Overtaking Human-directed Changes
A 40-year satellite study reveals that while disturbances from logging and construction are declining, events like mega-fires and extreme storms are becoming more common
Ripple Effect: The Collective Power of UConn Extension’s Water Programs
From low-cost well water testing to reducing environmental threats to water safety through informed land use, UConn Extension programs seek to keep Connecticut's water clean and healthy
New Tools Reveal the True Paths of Wildlife
A new model developed by UConn researchers now accounts for three-dimensional movement, allowing better tracking of animals that move up or down in space
For Restoring Biodiversity Look for Help from the Humble, World-building Muskrat
'These important aquatic rodents transform habitats in many ways that some communities, like the Native Americans, have appreciated for 1000s of years, and Western science is just now discovering that importance'
CT DEEP Releases New Wildlife Action Plan with Support from UConn’s CAHNR
With the goal of identifying species in need and actions to take, the Statewide Wildlife Action Plan incorporates scientific expertise and comments from the public