Research using trusted protocals & grounded in fundamental techniques.

Alpine Wildlife Research is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation organization founded in 2026 to study species of greatest conservation concern in the Rocky Mountain region.

OUR VALUES

  • We adhere to the highest standards of peer-reviewed research. Our data is collected with precise and established protocols which are then reported with transparency to ensure a reliable foundation for conservation efforts. 

  • We embrace creative problem-solving to study and support wildlife in high-altitude environments. Through remote sensing methods like camera trapping and autonomous recording units (ARU), we are using the best modern tools to minimize our footprint while maximizing our impact. 

  • Our heart is in the Rocky Mountains. We are dedicated to the long-term health of our landscape and the unique species that live here. 

  • Protection for this landscape requires group effort. We are here to bridge the gap between universities, government agencies, and the public to create unified solutions for wildlife.

  • We believe research shouldn’t sit on a shelf. We focus on turning complex biological data into clear, practical guidance for land managers and policymakers. 

ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT & CLOSING THE LOOP

Adaptive management is defined by ________ as the __________
because adaptive management requires consistent and reliable data, it is often unrealistic or difficult to adopt due to inconsistent seasonal workforce from year to year. Adaptive management is a valuable tool for management when the problem involves a lot of uncertainty.

SIX STEPS TO ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT:

  1. Assess the problem

  2. Design the project

  3. Implement the project

  4. Monitor

  5. Evaluate

  6. Adjust

We hope that with our support, managers feel empowered to utilize adaptive management within their programs. Our goal is to provide the confidence that we are on the ground doing the legwork, delivering the steady stream of reliable data needed to make informed decisions in real-time without the burden of extra overhead.

Alpine Wildlife Research (AWR) began with a simple observation: the Rocky Mountain region we call home is changing rapidly. In wildlife management, we can’t manage what we don’t measure. We serve as the bridge to ensure that managers can focus on making decisions while also having as much relevant data as possible.