In a rapidly changing world, RMBL is an independent non-profit that sustains our quality of life by accelerating discoveries about the ecosystems that replenish the world's air, water, and food supplies.
Our vision is for the power of place to transform how we understand the world and provide the scientific knowledge needed to maintain the environmental processes that support food security, air and water quality and human health. We can not do this with out the generous support of our donors!
Imagine a place where curious kindergarteners, eager students, and fascinated visitors discover the wonders of nature through programs like RMBL's Nature Camp, where learning and exploration unfold alongside groundbreaking fieldwork in pollination, snowpack and watershed trends, climate science and more... this place exists because of people like you that care about science, education and community!
"RMBL didn’t just launch my career—it helped me find myself. It showed me how meaningful place, supportive mentors, and a shared love of nature can reshape the way you see yourself and how you play a key role in the world." - Karla Alvarado, RMBL Alumni
"Gothic would compile one of the longest continuous detailed accounts of subalpine change on Earth - data so influential that it has become a sort of foundational text." - National Geographic Magazine
"🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 RMBL is an absolute gem! The research opportunities are extensive, and the staff is dedicated to supporting scientific endeavors. The location is breathtaking, and the facilities are top-notch. I can't express how much I enjoyed my time there! 🏔️🔬🌸" - Gauthier Labalette
RMBL’s core mission is to provide world-class research and learning opportunities for scientists and students of all disciplines that can benefit from working in the high-altitude ecosystems of the upper Colorado watershed. We promote synergistic scholarship that both draws from, and contributes to, the accumulated knowledge of past studies and the community of active scientists.
Organization name
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
other names
RMBL
1928
Tax id (EIN)
84-6050523
Category
Environment
Organization Size
Large Organization
Colorado State Tax Credits
Colorado Enterprise Zone Credit
Address
8000 County Road 317Headquarters
PO Box 519Gunnison County, CO, US