UW-River Falls opens new Ecological Restoration Institute

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is opening their new earth science facility, the Ecological Restoration Institute.

Part of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, the facility was built to support students in gaining new natural resource management skills with hands-on training and certification courses through restoration projects.

"We are incredibly grateful for the vision and commitment of the donors in supporting the development of this cutting-edge institute that will provide high-impact experiences for students in conservation and environmental science and help them develop professionally," said Holly Dolliver, chair of the Plant and Earth Science Department.

A press release said the projects involved in the facility will help students become more "marketable" and improve their qualifications as they look for jobs in the natural resources field. The list of available courses is diverse, from boat safety training to tractor training and even a chainsaw safety class. Students can also learn about becoming a wildland firefighter.
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