Crown of the Continent

The Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center (CCRLC) promotes science and stewardship within the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem. The CCRLC is part of a national effort to increase scientific research and literacy in national parks.

Citizen Science
Out in a meadow, a woman in NPS uniform holds a clipboard and speaks to others standing nearby.
Since 2005, the Citizen Science Program has invited members of the public to assist in biological research in the park.
Science Communication and Outreach
A person with headphones and a microphone stands near a person wearing a headlamp in front of a net
The CCRLC communicates science and research through multimedia like videos, podcasts, and much more.
Research
A researcher bends next to a stream sifting through a net in search of aquatic insects.
The CCRLC promotes scientific research by assisting researchers with permits, funding, and outreach.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

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