Founded in 1988, the Advanced Resource Technology Lab has led the development of geographic information system (GIS) mapping to help combat natural resource challenges. Researchers work to develop the next generation of GIS-based modeling and simulation tools, including artificial intelligence, intelligent visualization, synthetic environments, and semantic-based data mining.

Since its inception in 1972, the Arizona Remote Sensing Center (ARSC) has used advanced airborne and satellite remote sensing data and geospatial information technology to address natural resource management issues at the local, regional, national, and international levels.

The USA National Phenology Network brings together citizen scientists, government agencies, nonprofit groups, educators, and students to monitor the impact of climate change on plants and animals in the United States. USA NPN provides data and information on the timing of these events in plants and animals to ensure the well-being of humans, ecosystems, and natural resources.

The DSCESU provides collaborative research, education, and technical assistance addressing desert ecosystem resource issues at local, regional, national, and international levels. To establish interdisciplinary programs that involve natural resources, cultural resources, and social sciences, with emphasis on involving communities and under-represented groups.

Established in 1935, we enhance graduate education in fisheries and wildlife sciences and facilitate research between natural resource agencies and universities on topics of mutual concern. Today, there are 40 Cooperative Research Units in 38 states. Each unit is a partnership among the U.S. Geological Survey, a State natural resource agency, a host university, and the Wildlife Management Institute.

The Wild Cat Research and Conservation Unit works to conserve wild cat species worldwide, including their prey and their habitats, and to promote thriving human communities within biologically rich, life-supporting, and healthy ecosystems.