Llano River Field Station (LRFS)

Field station name: Llano River Field Station (LRFS)

URL: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/junction/

Year founded: 2005

Mission statement: The Llano River Field Station will be a nationally recognized center of excellence, with multipurpose, multidisciplinary research, education and engagement programs directed toward recognition, understanding and solutions to natural resource, education and regional problems with national and international implications in the following areas:
• Watershed and Range Science – best management practices for brush control, wildlife, biodiversity, restoration and conservation.
• Freshwater Systems – basic/applied/integrated studies of groundwater, springs, rivers and lakes.
• Environmental Education/Engagement – studies, programs & workshops on natural resources and STEM school content for students, teachers, parents and public.

Annual visitors: 5500

Land: 411 acres (166 hectares)

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Outreach Goals

[✓ = applies to this field station, ✗ = does not apply to this field station]

    ✗ Build community

    ✗ Disseminate place-based knowledge and/or skills

    ✓ Encourage conservation or environmental stewardship

    ✗ Inspire curiosity

    ✓ Make field station resources available to the public

    ✓ Promote STEM careers

    ✗ Raise awareness of the field station's work

    ✗ Raise money

    ✗ Reach a particular audience

    ✗ Teach about the environment generally

    ✗ Teach researchers how to communicate with the public

Outreach Programs