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Who We Are

We are over 2000 researchers at 27 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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Upcoming Events

September 5, 2024 | LTER Education & Engagement Committee Monthly Meeting

September 9, 2024 | Information Management Annual Meeting-Day 1

September 10, 2024 | Information Management Annual Meeting-Day 2

September 16, 2024 | IM Executive Team Meeting

September 17, 2024 | LTER Diversity Committee Monthly Meeting

September 18, 2024 | LTER Grad Student Representatives Monthly Meeting

September 25, 2024 | LTER Community Call: The power of data synthesis for understanding the effects of coastal hurricanes

October 3, 2024 | LTER Education & Engagement Committee Monthly Meeting

October 14, 2024 | Information Management Virtual Watercooler

October 15, 2024 | LTER Diversity Committee Monthly Meeting

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