An independent non-profit scientific and educational organization. Its purpose is to gather information on the Chihuahuan Desert Region and to make that information available to all who would like to know.
Primary interests are biology, geology, anthropology, and archeology.
The Institute conducts research, provides scholarships, designs and implements educational activities, promotes the area, and produces films, publications and other media about the Chihuahuan Desert region. The CDRI is used regularly by newspapers, magazines, and television to verify or provide information. This same service is available to you. Send us your questions and we will try to provide you with an answer within 48 hours. Complete financial information is available on request as required by the Internal Revenue Service.