Natural Resources and the Environment

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UConn’s Department of Natural Resources and the Environment empowers students to protect ecosystems, conserve biodiversity, manage forests and wildlife populations, and lead community-centered environmental solutions. Through immersive fieldwork, research, and collaborative projects, students use the environmental sciences to become stewards of landscapes and communities alike.

Support during UConn Gives expands field education, undergraduate research, and community engagement — giving students the chance to address climate challenges and sustain healthy environments. Your gift helps nurture the next generation of environmental leaders who will safeguard our natural world for the future.

Our Highlighted Funds:

Connecticut Institute of Water Resources Scholarship –

Empower the next generation of scientists tackling some of the world’s most urgent challenges—water quality, water supply, pollutant transport, and climate‑driven hydrologic change. With UConn NRE students trained in cutting‑edge tools like hydrological modeling, GIS, and remote sensing, your investment helps prepare skilled professionals who will protect Connecticut’s water systems and strengthen the resilience of communities locally and globally.

David B. Schroeder Scholarship –

The David B. Schroeder Scholarship supports upperclassmen students who have demonstrated academic excellence in the department of Natural Resources and the Environment.

Natural Resources Conservation Academy –

The UConn Natural Resources Conservation Academy empowers Connecticut youth and communities to tackle real environmental challenges through hands‑on science, mentorship, and leadership development. Your support helps expand these transformative experiences, inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards.

The UConn Foundation (EIN 06-6070722) is an independent, not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization that exists to support the educational, scientific, cultural, research, and recreational objectives of the University of Connecticut.