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This contact information consists of existing LC’s as well as details for proposed and future Centers. The file is organized by LC and consists of names and titles, partner organizations (i.e., funding related), address, phone and fax, and e-mail addresses. The Information Services Branch in Fort Collins Colorado manages all contact information. Please submit any changes and additions to this contact list to: Ben Becker.
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Research Learning Centers - Other Active Learning Centers - Proposed Research Learning Centers - Administration and Research Learning Center Clearinghouse
RESEARCH LEARNING CENTERS CONTACT INFORMATION
(As of 01/11/2010)

I. Twelve Centers Established by the Natural Resource Challenge
Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
P.O. Box 357, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745
Susan Sachs
E-mail
Education Coordinator Ph: 828-926-6251
Fax: 282-452-0767
Paul Super
E-mail
Science Coordinator Ph: 828-926-6251
Fax: 282-452-0767

Atlantic Research Center
Cape Cod National Seashore
99 Marconi State Road, Wellfleet, MA 02677
Krista Lee
E-mail
Laboratory Manager Ph: 508-487-3262
ext 110
Megan Tyrrell
E-mail
Cape Cod Research & Monitoring Coordinator Ph: 508-487-3262
ext 105

California Mediterranean Research Learning Center
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
401 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Susan Teel
E-mail
Director Ph. 805-370-2332

Continental Divide Research Learning Center
Rocky Mountain National Park
1002 Highway 36, Estes Park, CO 80519
Jeff Conner
E-mail
Natural Resource Management Specialist Ph. 970-586-1296
Judy Visty
E-mail
Research Administrator Ph. 970-586-1302
Cheri Yost
E-mail
Park Ranger Ph. 970-586-1394

Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center
Glacier National Park
P.O. Box 128, West Glacier, MT 59936
Tara Carolin
E-mail
Director Ph. 406-888-7919
Fax: 406-888-7903
Paul Ollig
E-mail
Education Specialist Ph: 406-888-7894
Fax: 406-888-7903
Billie Thomas
E-mail
Administrative Assistant Ph: 406-888-5827
Fax: 406-888-7903

Great Lakes Research and Education Center
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
1100 N. Mineral Springs Road, Porter, IN 46304
Joy Marburger
E-mail

Research Coordinator

Ph: 219-395-1544
Fax: 219-926-8516
Wendy Weis-Smith
E-mail
Education Coordinator Ph: 219-395-1987
Fax: 219-926-8516
Brenda Waters
E-mail
Assistant Chief of Natural Resources Ph: 219-395-1552

Jamaica Bay Institute
Gateway National Recreation Area, with New York Harbor
Office Location: Floyd Bennett Field Bldg 69, Brooklyn, NY 11234
Jessica Browning
E-mail
Biologist Ph: 718-338-3338 ext 246

North Coast and Cascades Research Learning Network
North Cascades National Park, with Mount Rainier NP, North Cascades NP, Olympic NP, Ebey's Landing NHR, Fort Vancouver NHS, Klondike Gold Rush NHP, Lewis and Clark National and State HPs, and San Juan Island NHP
Pacific West Region: Seattle Office; National Park Service;
909 1st Ave, Seattle WA 98104
Jerry Freilich
E-mail
Director/Research Coordinator Ph. 360-565-3082
Fax: 360-565-3070
Paula Ogden-Muse
E-mail
Education Specialist Ph. 206-386-4495

Old-Growth Bottomland Forest Research & Education Center
Congaree Swamp National Monument
100 National Park Rd., Hopkins, S.C. 29061
Theresa Thom
E-mail
Director and Reseach Coordinator Ph. 803-695-0214
David Shelley
E-mail
Education Coordinator Ph. 803-647-3966
Fax: 803-783-4241
Bill Hulslander
E-mail
Natural Resource Program Manager Ph: 803-776-4396 ext 20
Fax: 803-783-4241

Pacific Coast Science and Learning Center
Point Reyes National Seashore
1 Bear Valley Road, Point Reyes, CA 94956
Ben Becker
E-mail
Director and Research Coordinator Ph: 415-464-5247
Joseph Kinyon
E-mail
GIS & Biodiversity Database Manager Ph. 415-464-5249
Jessica Luo
E-mail
Ocean Education & Outreach Coordinator Ph. 415-464-5132

Schoodic Education and Research Center
Acadia National Park
P.O. Box 177, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-0177
June Devisfruto
E-mail
Coordinator Ph: 207-288-1316
David Manski
E-mail
Chief, Resource Management Ph. 207-288-8720
Fax: 207-288-8709
Cynthia Ocel
E-mail
Education Coordinator Ph. 207-288-8822
Fax 207-288-8813

Urban Ecology Research and Learning Alliance
National Capital Region
4598 MacArthur Blvd., NW, Washington D.C. 20007
Diane Pavek
E-mail
Research Coordinator Ph: 202-342-1443 xt 209
Fax: 202-282-1031
Giselle Mora-Bourgeois
E-mail
Science Education Coordinator Ph: 202-342-1443 xt 220
Fax: 202-282-1031

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II. Other Active Research Learning Centers

Crater Lake Science and Learning Center
Crater Lake National Park
P.O. Box 7, Crater Lake, OR 97604
Mac Brock
E-mail
Supervisory Biologist Ph: 541-594-3071
Fax: 541-594-3070
Linda Hilligoss
E-mail
Education Coordinator
Marsha McCabe
E-mail
Chief of Interpretation
and Cultural Resources
Ph: 541-594-3091
Fax: 541-594-3010
Andrew Ray
E-mail
Research Coordinator, Oregon Institute of Technology

Mammoth Cave International Center for Science and Learning
Mammoth Cave National Park
P.O. Box 7, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
Rick Toomey
E-mail
Director Ph: 270-758-2145
Fax: 270-758-2663
Shannon Trimboli
E-mail
Education Program Speicalist Ph: 270-758-2431
Fax: 270-758-2060
Bob Ward
E-mail
Chief of Science and Resource Management Ph: 270-758-2141
Fax: 270-758-2663

Greater Yellowstone
Yellowstone Center for Resources
P.O. Box 168, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Ann Rodman
E-mail
Learning Center Coordinator Ph: 307-344-2216
Fax: 307-344-2211
Tom Oliff
E-mail
Branch Chief, Natural Resources Ph: 307-344-2513
Tami Blackford
E-mail
Editor, Yellowstone Science Ph: 307-344-2204
Fax: 307-344-2211
Janine Waller
E-mail
Park Ranger Ph: 307-344-2263
Emily Yost
E-mail
Science Communication Assistant Ph: 307-344-2230
Grand Teton National Park
P.P. Drawer 170, Moose, WY 83012
Sue Consolo-Murphy
E-mail
Chief, Science & Resource Management Ph: 307-739-3481
Fax: 307-739-3490

Murie Science and Learning Center
Denali National Park and Preserve
P.O. Box 9, Denali National Park, AK 99755
Philip Hooge
E-mail
Assistant Superintendent/Director, Center for Resources Science and Learning Ph: 907-683-9627
Fax: 970-683-9612
Christine Anastasia
E-mail
Education Coordinator Ph: 907-683-6440
Fax: 907-683-9618

Ocean Alaska Science and Learning Center
Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park, P.O. Box 1727, Steward, AK 99664
Peter Armato
E-mail
Director and Research Coordinator Ph: 907-224-7501
Fax: 907-224-7505
Jim Pfeiffenberger
E-mail
Education Coordinator Ph: 907-224-7502
Fax: 907-224-7505

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III. Proposed Research Centers

Biscayne National Park
9700 SW 328th Street, Homestead, FL 33033
Richard Curry
E-mail
Ocean, Reef, and Science Program Manager Ph: 305-230-1144 ext 3006
Fax: 305-230-1190
Susan Gonshor
E-mail
Education Coordinator Ph: 305-230-1144 ext 3019

Canyon Country Research Learning Center
P.O. Box 848, Moab, UT 84532
Thom Odell
E-mail
Norther Colorado Plateau Network I & M Coordinator Ph: 435-719-2358
Fax: 435-719-2391
Tom Clark
E-mail
Capitol Reef National Park Chief of Resources Ph: 435-425-3791 ext 144
Fax: 435-425-3026
Cheryl Decker
E-mail
Zion National Park Acting Vegetation Program Manager Ph: 435-772-0216
Fax: 435-772-3829
Kristin Legg
E-mail
Bryce Canyon National Park Chief, Resource Management Ph: 435-834-4900
Fax: 435-834-4102
Jeff Troutman
E-mail
Souteast Utah Group, Chief of Resources Ph: 435-719-2130
Fax: 435-719-2300

Center for Place-based Learning and Innovation
Conservation Study Institute at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
54 Elm Street, Woodstock, VT 05091
Delia Clark
E-mail
Director Ph: 802-457-2075
Fax: 802-457-3405
Nora Mitchell
E-mail
Director, Conservation Study Institute Ph: 802-457-3368 ext 17
Fax: 802-457-3405
Megan Camp
E-mail
Vice-President, Shelburne Farms Ph: 802-985-8686
Fax: 802-985-8123
Rolf Diamant
E-mail
Superintendent, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park Ph: 802-457-3368
Fax: 802-457-3405

Desert Science and Heritage Center
Mojave Desert Inventory & Monitoring Network
74485 National Park Dr., Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Paul DePrey
E-mail
Chief of Resources Management Ph: 760-367-5560
Fax: 760-367-6392
Joe Zarki
E-mail
Chief of Interpretation and Education JOTR Ph: 760-367-5520
Fax: 760-367-6392

Eastern Rivers and Mountains
Fort Necessity NB
1 Washington Parkway, Farmington, PA 15437
Jane Clark
E-mail
Education Specialist Ph: 724-329-8124
Fax: 724-329-8682
Allegheny Portage Railroad NHS
110 Federal Park Road, Gallitzin, PA 16641
Kathy Penrod
E-mail
Natural Resource Management Specialist Ph: 814-886-6128
Fax: 814-884-0206

Jamestown Center: Early American Site Network
Colonial National Historical Park
Jamestown, VA
Contact: H. Huyck, Visiting Lecturer,
College of William and Mary, American Studies Program
Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187
Heather Huyck
E-mail
Regional Chief Historian, Northeast Region Ph: 757-221-7838
Fax: 757-221-1287
Colonial National Historical Park
P.O. Box 210, Yorktown, VA 23690
Karen Rehm
E-mail
Chief Historian Ph: 757-898-2416
Fax: 757-898-6346

Midwest Center for Environmental and Cultural Research
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
15610 Vaughn Road, Brecksville, OH 44141
Lisa Petit
E-mail
Wildlife Biologist Ph: 330-650-5071 ext 3
Meg Plona
E-mail
Biologist Ph: 330-650-5071 ext 2

Sierra Nevada Science Learning Network
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, CA 93271
Bill Tweed
E-mail
Chief of Interpretation Ph: 559-565-3130
Fax: 559-565-3744
Yosemite National Park
PO Box 577, Yosemite, CA 95389
Chris Stein
E-mail
Chief of Interpretation and Education Ph: 209-372-0291
Fax: 209-372-0617
Kathy Dimont
E-mail
Chief, Education Services Ph: 209-375-9505
Fax: 209-375-9525
Niki Nicholas
E-mail
Chief, Resources Management and Science Ph: 209-379-1219
Fax: 209-379-1131

Southern Colorado Plateau
Petrified Forest National Park
P.O. Box 2217, Petrified Forest, AZ 86028
Karen Beppler-Dorn, Karen
E-mail
Chief, Resource Management Ph: 928-524-6228 xt 263
Fax: 928-524-3567
Flagstaff Area National Monuments
6400 N. Hwy 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Carol Kruse
E-mail
Interpretation Specialist Ph: 928-526-1157 ext 271
Fax: 928-526-4259

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IV. Administration & Research Learning Center Clearinghouse

Natural Resource Stewardship and Science
1849 C Street, N.W. (2301), Washington, D. C. 20240-0001
Mike Soukup
E-mail
Associate Director Ph: 202-208-3884
Fax: 202-371-2131
Bert Frost
E-mail
Deputy Associate Director, NRSS Ph: 202-513-7210
Fax: 202-371-2131

Natural Resource Program Center Office of Educations and Outreach
1201 Oakridge Drive, Suite 150, Fort Collins, CO
Mike Whatley
E-mail
Branch Manager Ph: 970-225-3541
Fax: 970-225-3597
P.O. Box 25287, Denver, CO 80225
Jeff Selleck
E-mail
National Series Publication and Production Editor Ph: 303-969-2147
Fax: 303-987-6704
1849 C Street, N.W. (2370), Washington, D. C. 20240-0001
Lynne Murdock
E-mail
Natural Resource
Interpretive Specialist
Ph: 202-513-7195
Fax: 202-371-2131

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