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WNPA-funded Research
Western National Parks Association wants the public to know the history, issues, and solutions that come from the research that we support with grants. That’s why we provide engaging stories about what scientists are discovering at the more than 70 national parks that we partner with.
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Ground-Penetrating Radar Survey of Compound A at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Biology and Occurrence of the Capulin Alberta Arctic Butterfly at Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument

Is the Causative Agent of White-nose Syndrome, Pseudogymnoascus destructans, Present in Carlsbad Caverns National Park Bats?
Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Chaco Navajo Rock Art Project
Chaco Culture National Historic Park

Chaco Rock Art Reassessment Project
Chaco Culture National Historic Park

Survey of Carnivore Community Structure at Chiricahua Chiricahua National Monument
Chiricahua National Monument

Effects of Prescribed Fire on a Snake Predator and its Lizard Prey
Chiricahua National Monument

Connectivity of Carnivore Populations between Arizona National Parks
Chiricahua National Monument

Effects of Seed Predators on Vegetation Distribution & Natural Habitat Recovery
Channel Islands National Park

Historical Ecology and Archaeology on San Miguel Island
Channel Islands National Park

Radiocarbon Dating and Interpretation of Santa Rosa Island
Channel Islands National Park

Archaeology and Historical Ecology of Point Bennett, San Miguel Island
Channel Islands National Park