Department of Natural Resource Management

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If you love the outdoors and want to learn how best to conserve and manage our natural resources, then please check us out! Our areas of scientific expertise enable us to train a diverse array of disciplines at the undergraduate and graduate level utilizing interdisciplinary approaches while preparing them for a multitude of career options. South Dakota's natural resources are a key factor in maintaining a high-quality workforce throughout our state. Moreover, the quality of life for many people is intimately tied to their enjoyment of natural areas.

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Welcome to the wide world of Natural Resources!
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More about the NRM

We advance conservation, management and restoration through interdisciplinary research, education and outreach to empower people with the knowledge to address environmental and natural resource challenges.

NRM Vision Statement

Academic programs - We train students to be professionals of distinction who work to support natural resources and the environment.

Research and scholarly activity - We address critical environmental and natural resource challenges through rigorous investigation and scientific dissemination.

Outreach - We foster stewardship of the environment and natural resources by providing evidence-based information and assisting with implementation to benefit society.

Mission Statements

Fast Facts (as of 2022-2023 Academic Year)
Number of Students
305

Undergraduate

60

Graduate and Postdoc

Number of Faculty
19
Number of Undergraduate Fields of Study
5
Number of Department Scholarship Recipients
59

Congratulations to all NRM undergraduate students who received the awards and scholarships!

2023 NRM UG Award and Scholarship Reception
(Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 at McCrory Gardens)
Living-Learning Community
Honors College
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