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Ask alumni why they chose the University of Idaho, and they’ll likely tell you about the community, the university family and the surrounding mountains and rivers. It’s not so big that you get lost in the shuffle, but it’s big enough to make an impact. For me, it’s the chance to make a difference. I’m a 2002 graduate of the College of Natural Resources and I jumped at the chance to come back to my alma mater in 2015. Our faculty are world class. Our programs are nationally ranked. And we get to learn and conduct research in some of the most beautiful places in the country. Whether its collecting fish or air quality samples at one of our outdoor classrooms or trapping moose on Moscow Mountain, CNR students are exposed to the very best natural resource classrooms in the country. I hope you will join me and other faculty on an upcoming field trip to one of our stunning classrooms highlighted in this brochure. Or join us for a walk in the woods, paddling down a river or skiing over a summit. Let our CNR classrooms be your home away from home.
Dennis Becker, Ph.D. Dean, College of Natural Resources
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CLASSROOMS McCALL FIELD CAMPUS
The McCall Field Campus, established in 1939, is a 14-acre education and research facility on the shore of Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho. The McCall Field Campus includes rustic bunkhouses, cabins and yurts for housing and programming, as well as a cozy main lodge with home-cooked meals. A wide variety of ecosystem types, including forests, rivers, lakes, canyons and mountains, are easily accessed from the campus. The award-winning McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS) operates on the McCall Field Campus and provides an immersive outdoor learning experience for thousands of K-12, undergraduate, and graduate students annually to teach science and build skills valued by employers.
EXPERIMENTAL FOREST
The 12,000+ acres have been used for teaching activities, research and demonstration purposes for more than 80 years. Courses in forestry, prescribed burning and wildlife take place at the Experimental Forest, which is located on Moscow Mountain, just north of campus. In addition, the college promotes recreation, including hiking, hunting (with permit), horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and mountain biking. Numerous students obtain employment on the student logging crew or as forest technicians, gaining quality experience while assisting in the sustainable management of this important natural resource. 3 3
TAYLOR WILDERNESS RESEARCH STATION
Also known as America’s Wildest Classroom, the Taylor Wilderness Research Station is the only university research station in the United States located within a wilderness area.
Taylor Ranch is situated in the heart of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, the largest designated wilderness area within the lower 48 states. Because it is accessible only by hiking or flying in, students participating in the Semester in the Wild program learn in an outdoor setting unlike any other classroom. Students earn up to 17 credits over 11 weeks while learning ecology, environmental writing, wilderness management, outdoor leadership and environmental history. The facility also supports undergraduate summer research internships, typically pairing a student with a faculty member’s research project.
RINKER ROCK CREEK RANCH Rangeland covers more than 30% of the United States of America – that’s 770 million acres!
Rinker Rock Creek Ranch, co-managed by the College of Natural Resources, the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The Nature Conservancy and the Wood River Land Trust, is composed of more than 10,400 acres (over 16 square miles) of truly outstanding rangeland near Hailey, Idaho. This multiuse working ranch doubles as a living laboratory used to develop science-based land management practices and as a vast outdoor classroom where students take field trips to learn about plants, wildlife, stream management and cattle management. Undergraduate students can apply for summer research internships focused on land conservation management practices at the ranch. 4
PITKIN FOREST NURSERY
One of only two universityoperated forest nurseries in the nation.
Successful forest regeneration and restoration are dependent on high-quality seedlings. As one of only two university-operated forest nurseries in the nation, the Pitkin Forest Nursery produces more than 500,000 seedlings annually, including over 50 species of conifers, hardwoods and shrubs. It also serves as a hands-on teaching facility, where student employees learn all aspects of nursery production and management, as well as understand the processes of selecting seedlings for reforestation, regeneration and conservation.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Supplement your studies through educational employment or undergraduate research in cutting-edge fisheries science disciplines. The Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) conducts research, supports student education and research and is engaged in outreach activities in aquaculture, including food production, fisheries enhancement and fisheries stock restoration. ARI works in collaboration with scientists from other universities, state and federal agencies, Native American tribes and the aquaculture industry. Research in its laboratories includes an emphasis on rainbow trout, as well as on other native and non-native species, such as cutthroat trout, redband trout, sturgeon, burbot, tilapia, catfish and freshwater ornamental species, including zebrafish. Through collaboration with partners, ARI research extends to marine fish species, shrimp and other important farmed species.
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Live and learn with other students from natural resources! Join a community that shares your interests and love of the outdoors. CNR House residents often take the same courses, create study groups, attend events together and form lifelong friendships. Suites hold from 2 to 5 students and include a furnished living room, a restroom and kitchenette with a fridge and microwave. Bedrooms come with a twin bed, closet, desk, bookshelf, chair, and set of drawers.
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8. Trails of the Coeur d’ Alene (208) 682-3814 9. Palouse Divide Ski Area PalousedividenoRoadic.org 10. Giant White Pine Campground (208) 875-1131 11. LaiRoad Park (208) 875-1131 12. Moose Creek Reservoir HWY 8 E./ Fsdr 381
13. Little Boulder Creek Campground (208) 875-1131 14. Elk Creek Falls HWY 8 E./Elk Creek Fall Road 15. Chief Timothy Park Sunrisereservations.com (509) 758-9580 16. Moscow Mountain Trail System Bikemoscow.org/trails 17. Spring Valley Reservoir HWY 8/Spring Valley Road 18. Idler’s Rest Palouselandtrust.org (208) 596-4496 19. Scenic 6 Park Cityofpotlatch.org (208) 875-0808 20. Kamiak Butte County Park Whitmancounty.org (509) 397-6238 21. Palouse Trails (Chipman/ Paradise Path/Latah/Corkill) Pullman Road and WA-270W 22. Boyer Park Koa.com (509) 397-3208 23. Wawawai County Park Whitmancounty.org (509) 397-3238 24. Rock Lake HWY 23/Rock Lake Road 25. Lyons Ferry Fish Hatchery Parks.state.wa.us (509) 646-3229 26. Emerald Creek Garnet Area St. Maries, ID (208) 245-2531
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RECRE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OPPOR Known for its varied topography of canyons, mountains and forests, the beauty of North Central Idaho is the ultimate location for a diverse range of year-round recreation opportunities, and there is lots to be explored.
THE OUTDOOR PROGRAM
We are a non-profit service organization dedicated to providing you with education and resources for wilderness-based, human-powered, environmentallysound activities. We promote teamwork, leadership and growth through outdoor adventure experiences. Services and activities include rental Equipment, trips and activities, trip planning assistance and outdoor information and resources. Explore our professional training and certifications in Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, Swiftwater Rescue, Avalanche Rescue, Avalanche Level One and more. Our trips include backpacking, whitewater rafting, whitewater kayaking, canoeing, kayak touring, hiking, backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, rock climbing, surfing and mountain biking. Most of our trips, rental center and climbing center are run by student employees who gain valuable field training while at the university. Here on campus, the Student Recreation Center’s climbing center offers an indoor 55-foot pillar and a total of 6,000 square feet of climbing area. We also put on an annual “Sale and Swap” gear exchange event where hundreds of people cash in on used gear deals.
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ROCK CLIMBING
INDOOR: Located in the Student Recreation Center, the U of I Climbing Center is free for full-time students. OUTDOOR: The region is home to many natural rock-climbing opportunities within a few hours’ drive. Sites like Q’emiln Park on the Spokane River in Post Falls features over 100 routes of granite for climbers of all levels. Or try your hand at the basalt cliffs that rise above the Columbia River at Wallula, Washington Gap. Climbing opportunities closer to Moscow include Granite Point along the Snake River near Pullman, Washington a smaller but easily accessible site, and Hells Gate State Park in Lewiston, with its beautiful columns of basalt for multi-season climbing. Other locations include Granite Point on Lake Pend Oreille, Chimney Rock in the Selkirk Range, the Boundary County Climbing area, Roadkill Crag Climbing area, several Spokane, Washington area locations, Rainbow Wall in the Tucannon River Valley, and the Dikes Climbing Area in Whitman County. As with all outdoor activities, do your research ahead of time and be aware of hazards on the site.
HIKING AND BACKPACKING
From rugged mountains and pristine lakes to deep canyons and expansive range, Idaho offers an unparalleled variety of terrain and trails. Whether you’re an avid long-trek backpacker or new to hitting the trails, you’ll find trails and adventures that match your skill level. Idaho is home to 21.5 million acres of forest land, thousands of miles of Wild and Scenic rivers, and the largest wilderness area in the lower-48 states, the 2.3-millionacre Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Whether your hiking destination is through towering pines to a crystal-clear lake or among the sagebrush through a cavernous canyon, you’ll certainly find an adventure worth your while.
HUNTING AND FISHING HUNTING: From plentiful upland game birds to highly coveted large-game species, Idaho is home to a diverse spectrum of hunting opportunities. If you’re a hunter, there is something for you nearby, with the closest game units of the Palouse, Dworshak and Panhandle regions hosting a great diversity of species. Key species include black bear, deer, elk, moose, turkey and wolf. To hunt in Idaho, the following is required: a hunting license (based on residency), a tag for specific species (primarily big game and turkey) and a hunter education class if born after Jan. 1, 1975. FISHING: Idaho’s thousands of lakes and ponds, 26,000 miles of streams and rivers and many accessible reservoirs hold over 40 species of catchable fish. Close to Moscow, anglers can chase ancient sturgeon in the Snake River, record-breaking rainbow trout, steelhead, Chinook salmon and the recently re-established (2019) burbot, which was brought back from the brink of extirpation by our CNR fisheries researchers in partnership with Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Kootenai Tribe. Idaho’s sport angling is heavily supported by hatcheryraised, stocked species and sustainable management of wild populations by Idaho Fish and Game. Be it bait or fly—you’ll find an exciting body of water near campus. As with hunting, it’s imperative that you do your research, follow local and state laws and reference the Season and Rules booklets found free of charge at local vendors, Idaho Department of Fish and Game offices and online.
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WINTER ADVENTURES BALD MOUNTAIN is approximately 97 miles from Moscow. The ski area is in the Clearwater Mountains along the Gold Rush Historic Byway near Pierce. This ski hill offers terrain for every level of skier and snowboarder. BLUEWOOD SKI RESORT is two and half hours from Moscow located near Dayton, Washington, in the Umatilla National Forest. It has 26 runs and two chairs that cover 355 acres. This mountain has runs for all ski and snowboard levels from beginning to advanced runs. BRUNDAGE MOUNTAIN is about four hours from Moscow located in the high mountains of Central Idaho in the Payette National Forest. Brundage Mountain offers winter and summer outdoor activities for all levels of experience. COTTONWOOD BUTTE SKI AREA is one and a half hours from Moscow and located on the Camas Prairie near the town of Cottonwood. The mountain has four runs served by a 3,000-footlong T-bar. This mountain has something for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. 49 DEGREES NORTH is 155 miles from Moscow. This mountain is a favorite for many locals with 54 runs and five lifts. Their longest run is two miles, and there are runs available for all ski and snowboard abilities. LOOKOUT PASS is two and a half hours from Moscow and located directly off I-90 on the Idaho and Montana border. This ski resort has year-round activities from mountain biking, hiking trails, downhill and cross-country skiing and snowboarding. MOUNT SPOKANE is in the Mount Spokane State Park two and a half hours from Moscow and minutes from Spokane, Washington. This mountain is served by six chairs and is known for its accessibility and fun. SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN is the largest ski resort in Idaho and is approximately three hours from Moscow, located in the Selkirk Mountains, Schweitzer is a year around resort that has all levels of difficulties for summer and winter activities. SILVER MOUNTAIN is about two hours from Moscow located in the Silver Valley of Northern Idaho. The ski resort has a gondola from the town of Kellogg to the mountain lodge. Great for skiing and snowboarding in the winter months and mountain biking in the summer months.
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SNOWHAVEN is a two-hour drive from Moscow and located just outside of Grangeville. It has great tubing and is a modest ski area with two chair lifts for beginner and advanced skiers. PALOUSE DIVIDE SKI AREA - is 39 miles from Moscow. This is a Nordic ski area located on Highway 6 north of Potlatch. The area contains 20 miles of marked trails, many of them groomed.
UNFORGETTABLE RIVERS
The CLEARWATER RIVER is one to two hours from Moscow in North Central Idaho. Its length is 74.8 miles and it flows westward from the Bitterroot Mountains along the Idaho-Montana border. It joins the Snake River at Lewiston. Three and half hours from Moscow the GRANDE RONDE RIVER is a tributary of the Snake River, 182 miles long and traverses in northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington. It drains an area southeast of the Blue Mountains. The LOWER SALMON RIVER is one of the longest free-flowing rivers in the lower 48 states. It is approximately two and a half hours from Moscow, and you can access the river via U.S. Highway 95 through Riggins and White Bird. The river begins as a trickle at an elevation of about 8,000 feet in the Sawtooth and Whitecloud Mountains of Central Idaho. The LOCHSA RIVER is three hours from Moscow in the mountains of North Central Idaho. It is one of two primary tributaries of the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River in the Clearwater National Forest. Lochsa is a Nez Perce word meaning rough water. Three hours from Moscow the NORTH FORK CLEARWATER RIVER is a major tributary of the Clearwater River. With headwaters in the Bitterroot Mountains of Eastern Idaho, it flows 135 miles westward and is dammed by the Dworshak Dam just above its mouth in North Central Idaho.
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BIKING Come to Idaho to enjoy mountain and road biking in some of the most pristine locations in the world. FOR MOUNTAIN BIKERS Idaho has more than 12,000 miles of single-track trails and at least twice that in four-wheel-drive dirt roads. HIAWATHA TRAIL is three and a half hours from Moscow. This mountain bike trail is 15 miles long with 10 train tunnels and seven sky-high trestles. This trail is mostly downhill and travels more than one and one-half mile ride through the St. Paul Pass Tunnel, also known as the Taft Tunnel. The tunnel ride is the highlight of the trail that follows the crest of the Bitterroot Mountains near Lookout Pass Ski Area. 49°North
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MOSCOW AREA MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION is a collaboration between local volunteers and landowners that has created 60 plus miles of outstanding singletrack trails on Moscow Mountain five miles north of campus. Trails are used for mountain biking, hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing at no cost. SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN RESORT is approximately three hours from Moscow. Located in the Selkirk mountains, Schweitzer is a year around resort that has all levels of difficulties biking. There are over 40 miles of biking trails to explore around the mountain.
SILVER MOUNTAIN RESORT is about two hours from Moscow located in the Silver Valley of Northern Idaho. The ski resort has a gondola from the town of Kellogg to the mountain lodge. The mountain offers a variety of trails for everyone and almost 40 single track trails to fit your skill level. BRUNDAGE MOUNTAIN RESORT is well known for gravity-fed thrills on 30 miles of trail, including expert downhill trails. There are also more than six miles of cross country riding at the base and on the south side of the mountain. Another area to mountain bike includes the CANFIELD MOUNTAIN TRAIL SYSTEM located one and one a half hour away in Coeur d’ Alene. FOR ROAD BIKERS, the TRAIL OF THE COEUR D’ALENES is a 72 mile paved path that extends from Plummer to Mullan. THE BILL CHIPMAN PALOUSE TRAIL stretches more than seven miles through the rolling wheat fields of the Palouse region, offering a convenient, paved connection between Washington State University and the University of Idaho. THE LATAH TRAIL travels for 12 miles between Moscow and Troy, on a paved path, paralleling U.S. Highway 8. The trail occupies the former right-of-way of the historic Moscow to Arrow railroad. ED CORKILL MEMORIAL TRAIL is a 10.5 mile scenic trail that parallels the Potlatch River located between Kendrick and Juliaetta. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips and road biking and is accessible year-round.
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LEARN FROM THE BEST... Prepare to make an immediate impact in your field following two years of hands-on learning and training with our Associate of Science degrees.
A.S. FOREST NURSERY MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY Our experiential program emphasizes practices, technology and operations unique to the North American nursery industry. Students focus on propagation and production of trees, shrubs, and native plants using advanced technologies at the environmentally controlled modern greenhouses located our Pitkin Forest Nursery. The University of Idaho is one of only two universities nationwide that operate a forest nursery on a commercial scale.
A.S. FOREST OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
Work among one of the nations top forestry programs for quality and value, using state-of-the-art commercial harvesting equipment and technology to help manage the U of I's 12,000+acre Experimental Forest located near Moscow. Students develop essential industry skills through flexible coursework and modern equipment and technology training, all while forming partnerships with real-world private and public forests and enterprises.
A.S. WILDLAND FUEL & FIRE TECHNOLOGY
Prepare to be a wildland firefighter or fire suppression technician as you collaborate with faculty experts and network with stakeholders in this flexible, two-year online degree. This program is ideal for permanent and seasonal fire professionals employed in the wildland fire field, and for those seeking to complete the Office of Personnel Management Federal Series certification. This degree brings together faculty expertise with an extensive network of stakeholders at federal and state levels.
FACULTY IN PHOTOS INCLUDE: • Dennis Becker Dean of the College of Natural Resources • Aaron Sparks Research Professor, Dept. of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences • Lisette Waits Distinguished Professor of Wildlife Resources Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Sciences • David Roon Professor of Ecology and Conservation Biology Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Sciences
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IMPACTFUL DEGREES B.S. NATURAL RESOURCES ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT
This degree builds both entrepreneurial and resource management skills, so you can be a part of the next generation of natural resource and environmental leaders in the private, nonprofit, or public sector. Those pursuing this degree gain necessary hands-on experience in our outdoor classrooms that translate directly into job skills for a successful career in the business of natural resources.
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B.S. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
Your degree in this challenging, yet flexible major will prepare you to conserve biological diversity, sustainably manage ecosystems, and protect rare, threatened or endangered plants and animals. Conservation Biology students are equipped to address complex conservation issues through interdisciplinary coursework and hands-on labs. You will lead your own research project and work one-on-one with faculty through completion of your senior thesis capstone project.
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B.S. FISHERIES SCIENCE
• Courtney Conway Professor and Fish and Wildlife Co-Op Director Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Sciences
B.S. WILDLIFE SCIENCES
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• Tracey Johnson Professor and Director of Research, Rinker Rock Creek Ranch Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Sciences
• David Ausband Professor and Senior Wildlife Research Biologist Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Sciences
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• Ryan Long Professor of Wildlife Sciences Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Sciences
• Mike Quist Professor of Fisheries Management Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Sciences
Restoring fish species, caring for aquatic ecosystems and informing policy decisions are all part of this hands-on major. In our program, you will build a strong foundation in fish biology, fish ecology, aquaculture and fishery management. You will have the opportunity to engage in undergraduate research in one of our three on-campus fish labs where you will work alongside faculty at the forefront of their fields.
Learn how to manage wildlife sustainably and to identify and minimize threats to wildlife populations in our hands-on, science-based wildlife program. Build a strong science foundation through coursework in chemistry, biology, ecology and genetics. You will study relevant environmental, social and political issues to better understand the challenges related to wildlife policy and management.
FACULTY IN PHOTOS INCLUDE:
• Brian Small Professor of Fish Physiology and Director of Aquaculture Research Institute Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Sciences • Janet Rachlow Professor of Wildlife Ecology Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Sciences •
Frank Wilhelm Professor of Limnology and Assoc. Director of Center on Invasive Species Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Sciences
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B.S. FIRE ECOLOGY & MANAGEMENT
Study with leading fire experts in one of the first fire science degree programs in the nation. You will learn to address natural resource management problems and other important environmental, political, economic and social issues related to wildland fires. Examine why and how wildfires burn in many different types of ecosystems and explore the effects of wildfire on the plants and animals that live in these impacted environments. The Fire Ecology and Management program is accredited by the Association for Fire Ecology.
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B.S. FOREST & SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
Join a growing industry with an exciting future. Thousands of people work in forest and sustainable products in Idaho. Welleducated leaders are needed to develop sustainable new products and manufacturing processes. In our program, you will learn the science behind the manufacture and use of wood and other biomaterials as well as the business elements associated with commercialization of products in the market.
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B.S. FORESTRY
As a student in one of the nation’s premier forestry programs, you will investigate forest ecosystems, sustainable forestry practices, and forest and watershed management. You will obtain the knowledge and skills needed to create sustainable management plans that balance the many demands placed upon our nation’s forests. Students gain skills highly valued by employers through experiences on our Experimental Forest and numerous laboratories. The forestry program has been accredited by the Society of American Foresters for more than 80 years.
go.uidaho.edu/forest FACULTY IN PHOTOS INCLUDE:
• Jason Karl Professor of Rangeland Ecology Dept. of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences • Heather Heward Professor of Fire Ecology and Management Dept. of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences • Tim Link Professor of Hydrology Dept. of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences • Randy Brooks Professor of Forestry and Extension Specialist Dept. of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences
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B.S. ECOLOGY AND ECOSYSTEM SCIENCE
Focus on ecological, cultural and sociological relationships found in natural and social sciences as you prepare to address the complex, interdisciplinary problems that threaten ecosystems across the world. Students develop an understanding of fundamental interactions between species and their ecosystems to help conserve, manage and sustain natural environments on Earth.
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B.S. RANGELAND ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
Learn about the rangelands that cover half of the earth's land surface. Study in the classroom and outdoors, examining the effects of soil composition, animal grazing and climate change on rangeland health. Rangeland Ecology and Management graduates are in high demand for an array of jobs, including careers focused on restoration ecology, wildlife habitat management, and land and livestock management. The Rangeland Ecology and Management program is accredited by the Society for Range Management.
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B.S. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Study the human impact on the natural world. Explore a wide range of concepts in this interdisciplinary program that includes faculty from a variety of disciplines— including law, agriculture, engineering, art, architecture and natural resources. Environmental science students build a foundation in both science and policy while analyzing complex issues such as air quality, water rights, forest use, and oil and gas development. Your first course will cover a range of environmental topics to help you decide where you want to take your studies.
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FACULTY IN PHOTOS INCLUDE: • Patrick Wilson Professor of Natural Resources Policy Dept. of Natural Resources and Society • Steve Daley-Laursen Professor, Dean Emeritus, former Interim UI President Dept. of Natural Resources and Society University of Idaho Moscow is located on the homelands of the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce). We extend gratitude to the indigenous people that call this place home, since time immemorial. U of I recognizes that it is our academic responsibility to build relationships with the indigenous people to ensure the integrity of tribal voices. For more information, please visit
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