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University of Connecticut
Dept. of Natural Resources & the Environment
1376 Storrs Rd., Unit 4087
Storrs, CT 06269-4087
nrca@uconn.edu
Dr. Laura Cisneros
NRCA Director
laura.cisneros@uconn.edu | 860-486-4917
Laura's Webpage
Nicole Freidenfelds
NRCA Program Lead
nicole.freidenfelds@uconn.edu | 860-486-6933
Nicole's Webpage

Land Acknowledgement:

The land on which the NRCA resides is the territory of the Mohegan, Mashantucket Pequot, Eastern Pequot, Schaghticoke, Golden Hill Paugussett, Nipmuc, and Lenape Peoples, who have stewarded this land throughout the generations. We thank them for their strength and resilience in protecting this land, and aspire to uphold our responsibilities according to their example.
Accessibility Statement:

UConn NRCA is committed to providing equal access and full participation for individuals with disabilities within all our programs and activities. Visit accessibility.uconn.edu for more resources.

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