Who We Are

We are over 2000 researchers at 28 sites who apply long-term observation, experiments, and modeling to understand how ecological systems function over decades. Read All…

Research

LTER research integrates many disciplines to understand ecological processes as they play out at individual sites, while synthetic studies reveal broader principles that operate at a global scale. Read All…

Education

Long-term relationships with schools, community groups, resource managers, and landowners provide a foundation for innovative education and outreach programs. Undergraduate and graduate students benefit from working with a diverse and close-knit community of researchers. Read All…

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Events

IM Executive Team Meeting

March 21, 2023 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Diversity and Inclusion Committee

March 21, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Grad Rep Committee

March 22, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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La Montagne: LTER Plant Reproduction Synthesis Group

March 27, 2023 - March 30, 2023
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Education/Outreach Committee

April 6, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Zoom
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Information Managers Watercooler

April 10, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Blanchard: LTER: EMERGENT

April 10, 2023 8:30 am - April 12, 2023 5:00 pm | Monarch Room (303)
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Grad Rep Committee

April 17, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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IM Executive Team Meeting

April 18, 2023 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Diversity and Inclusion Committee

April 18, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Education/Outreach Committee

May 4, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Zoom
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Information Managers Watercooler

May 8, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Wilkins: LTER Drought Synthesis Working Group

May 8, 2023 - May 11, 2023
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LTER Science Council Meeting

May 9, 2023 - May 12, 2023
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LTER Science Council Meeting

May 9, 2023 - May 12, 2023
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Harms: LTER: Fire & Airland Streams group

May 15, 2023 12:00 am - May 19, 2023 12:00 am | Manzanita/Garibaldi Room (301/302)
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IM Executive Team Meeting

May 16, 2023 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Diversity and Inclusion Committee

May 16, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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