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MISSION

To guide the conservation and wise use of plant, water, and energy resources through research-based educational experiences, demonstrations and technologies.

OBJECTIVES

:: Conservation & Preservation:
The Utah Botanical Center will become the premiere facility in the Intermountain West providing information regarding the conservation and preservation of natural resources. The Center will advocate conservation by practicing and teaching sound water resource management, creating and enhancing wetlands, improving urban wildlife habitat, and preserving open space for public use.

:: Sustainability:
The Utah Botanical Center will effectively demonstrate the responsible use of precious natural resources. Visitors will be taught by example the concepts of ecologically sound landscape and architectural design and their importance to our environment.

:: Education & Extension:
The Utah Botanical Center will provide experiences for diverse audiences through USU Continuing Education degree programs, Master Gardener programs, workshops, conferences, seminars, a children’s discovery program, collaborative elementary and secondary school programs, and community education projects. The Center will house USU Extension offices that distribute information to statewide communities to enhance economic, educational, and environmental qualities of life for Utah residents.

:: Community & Economic Development: The Utah Botanical Center will facilitate community and economic development by providing synergistic business opportunities. The Center will serve as a key attraction for state tourism as well as a public gathering place, sponsoring cultural and recreational opportunities.

:: Research:
The Utah Botanical Center will serve a key role in developing a comprehensive program of research and demonstration projects. Research will focus on current and emerging issues. Study will be conducted in areas such as water conservation, home horticulture, water quality enhancement, wetland ecology, integrated pest management, urban forestry, agriculture, fish and wildlife, storm-water management, and high enhancement.