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Courtney J Conway serves as Professor of Wildlife Sciences and Unit Leader of the Idaho Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Idaho's College of Natural Resources, with additional membership in the Rangeland Center. His academic appointments reflect deep integration within the institution's natural resources framework.
His educational trajectory includes a PhD in Organismal Biology and Ecology (1998) from the University of Montana, an MS in Zoology and Physiology (1990) from the University of Wyoming, and a BS in Wildlife Biology (1985) from Colorado State University, establishing foundational expertise in ecological systems.
Dr. Conway's research program centers on avian conservation in threatened ecosystems, particularly sagebrush-steppe and wetlands. His work examines species like greater sage-grouse, Ridgway's rails, and Western grebes through lenses of habitat dynamics, genetic monitoring, and anthropogenic impacts. Methodologically, he integrates field ecology with genetic analysis, remote sensing, and population modeling to address conservation challenges, with recent emphasis on climate resilience and land-use conflicts.
Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on threatened species management across spatial scales. Key trends include development of range-wide monitoring frameworks for rails, quantification of grazing effects on sage-grouse demographics, and investigation of disease impacts on raptor populations. His work consistently bridges theoretical ecology with actionable management strategies, particularly regarding habitat restoration and recovery planning for endangered taxa.
As leader of the Conway Lab and the Idaho Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit, Dr. Conway oversees collaborative research involving USGS, state agencies, and federal partners. His program emphasizes field-based training and cross-institutional partnerships to address regional conservation priorities, particularly in sagebrush ecosystems and wetland habitats where anthropogenic pressures threaten biodiversity.
