Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute, Desert research institute in Fort Davis, United States.
The Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute maintains 507 acres of land in the Davis Mountains foothills, containing multiple research facilities and botanical gardens.
The institute was established in 1973 by Sul Ross State University science professors and initially operated from the Centennial School Building in Alpine, Texas.
The institute produces The Desert Newsflash newsletter for 5000 subscribers and previously contributed to Nature Notes radio program on KRTS station.
Visitors can explore Clayton's Overlook geological exhibit at the highest point of the property to examine regional geological formations and mineral specimens.
The research center includes specialized laboratories for studying desert ecology, plant life, and environmental adaptation within North America's largest desert system.
GPS coordinates: 30.56000,-103.84100
Latest update: May 8, 2025 19:28
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