 Elk Research Instituteformerly the Cervid Research & Recovery Institute |
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Our Mission: To protect people, animals and the environment by developing long-term solutions that will control and eradicate Chronic Wasting Disease. Our Method: To develop research resources, conduct research, establish affiliations with CWD experts, and collect and disseminate information. |
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Heading Off Disaster - read the article in the Durango Herald about how controlled burning lowers fire danger and helps our Elk. |
Welcome to the Elk Research InstituteERI develops and maintains resources for CWD research, conducts research and forms collaborations with other scientists. The Institute operates two primary facilities and has extensive animal resources available to support a variety of research. All facilities and animals are CWD free and strict policies are in place to protect them from CWD exposure. Both of these facilities are the only such operations in the nation. |
