Science-based activities are fundamental to the organization’s goals and objectives, and are crucial to

the staff’s ability to first, understand regional biodiversity patterns and processes, and second, do what is necessary 
as a conservation organization and easement holder to ensure the Ranch’s unique ecological assets are

properly and accurately cataloged. Generally, Conservancy-based science activities include facilitating

activities by external research and/or institutional partners, engaging the community through various

citizen science-focused projects, and conducting internal research. All of this enhances the staff’s

ability to manage these outstanding natural resources in perpetuity for the benefit of future generations.

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