About
The Southwest Biological Science Center's scientists conduct sound science to help land managers, agencies, and the public understand the diverse communities, changing climate, and ecosystems of the Southwest. This research can assist those who manage, conserve, and rehabilitate arid regions of the nation.
Home to Arches, Grand Canyon, and Saguaro National Parks, among others, the American Southwest’s landscapes are as fragile as they are iconic. Energy development, water security, and grassland restoration are important to the region as it experiences population growth and increased demand for resources. The U.S. Geological Survey’s Southwest Biological Science Center provides sound scientific information to help identify effective management strategies for the Southwest’s abundant natural resources and vast public lands. Our research is focused on two key areas—dryland ecology and river science.
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What We Do
The SBSC studies the terrestrial and aquatic systems of the Colorado Plateau, Colorado River and its tributaries, drylands of the Southwest, and beyond.