Rio Grande Research Center at Sul Ross State University Employee Directory
Research ServicesTexas, United States51-200 Employees
The Rio Grande Research Center at Sul Ross State University is a research-focused entity established in 2004 to advance biological, geological, agricultural, and environmental studies within the Rio Grande Basin. It oversees the Sustainable Agricultural Water Conservation Research Project, a USDA-funded initiative administered through the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, reflecting its role in coordinating grant-supported research activities. Located in Alpine, Texas, the center operates within the broader research services sector and serves as a collaborator for academic and scientific stakeholders pursuing regional environmental and agricultural understanding. The center’s activities align with Sul Ross State University’s broader mission to support scientific inquiry and applied research. With a regional focus, it connects researchers, educators, and practitioners to address water conservation and related environmental challenges in the Rio Grande Basin. While its exact organizational scale is not specified, the center is part of a university system that engages in diverse scholarly work and community-impact research.