Short-term Goals

1. To evaluate the effectiveness of techniques used for restoring ecosystems.
2. To study the dynamics of urban watersheds, particularly that of Deer Creek.
3. To examine the effects of humans on ecosystems and understand the role of humans as a part of ecosystems.
4. To better understand population dynamics, individual life histories of organisms living at LREC, interactions between organisms, and interactions between organisms and their environment.

Medium-term Goals
To share information about ecology, restoration, and watersheds with the public and scientific community, resulting in improved ecological restoration practices and watershed planning.

Long-term Goals
To increase the connection of people with ecosystems resulting in an increased number of natural spaces in the community.