The CUES provides an organizational framework to support and enhance the current research activities and interests of Butler faculty and students in the areas of urban ecology and sustainability. CUES student interns participate in all aspects of urban ecological research including research design, data collection, data analysis, and the dissemination of research findings.
As part of a growing national network of cities, the CUES is exploring what wildlife species are present in Indianapolis and how these animals utilize the urban landscape.
The CUES is working with local farmers to determinine soil contaminant health hazards in urban gardens and conducting a deep examination of how sustainable, local agriculture improves soil health.
The CUES is monitoring campus plant diversity and long-term impacts of restoration efforts and invasive honeysuckle removal on plant diversity along Indianapolis waterways.
