Site Improvement Information
The purpose of this page is to provide current information about the proposed improvements for facilties in the Shortgrass Steppe (SGS).
As many of you are aware the SGS LTER Field Station is in serious need of repair and/or replacement. The original facilities were built to support the IBP Grassland Biome project of the late 60's and 70's and have come close to outliving their intended usage.
Colorado State University has committed to substantial support for proposals being submitted to the National Science Foundation to improve and expand the Shortgrass Steppe Field Station.
Follow any of the links below to find out more information about the
SGS Field Station Improvement process.
2007 Construction Begins : Link to Pictures
2006 Shortgrass Steppe Research and Interpretation Center: Conceptual Schematic Design
2004 SGS Field Station Improvements: Project Description
2004 Summary of SGS Facility Plans: Research Space
2004 SGS Field Station Research and Education Facilities: Site Plans
2004 SGS Field Station Improvements: Budget Justification
1999 Draft Workshop Report for SGS Research and Interpretation Center
1998 Site Planning proposal (Funded October, 1998)
1997 Site Improvement
proposal (rejected by NSF, but has lots of good background information)
11/13/07