Our Mission

The Alberta Cooperative Conservation Research Unit (ACCRU) is a multi-institutional research and learning centre. The goal of the centre is to generate and communicate reliable scientific knowledge and technologies that will drive effective stewardship and wise use of wildlife and fisheries resources.

Research: ACCRU scientists are committed to developing and conducting world-class research designed in collaboration with unit partners to manage fish and wildlife wisely.
Training: ACCRU facilitates educational opportunities for graduate students and professional development for wildlife and fisheries managers and planners required to address resource management challenges of the future.
Technical and administrative assistance: ACCRU provides technical assistance to university and other ACCRU researchers for administrative support of field research, as well as equipment in support of field studies