Reis Biological Station

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General Information

Location: Crawford County, Missouri, United States
Managed by: St. Louis University
Area: 91 hectares (225 acres)
Established: 1960
Housing: Yes

Ecology

Habitats: Freshwater, Terrestrial
Ecoregions: I: Eastern Temperate Forests
II: Ozark, Ouachita, Appalachian Forests
III: Ozark Highlands
IV: Meramec River Hills

Contact

Website: link 1
Telephone: +1-314-977-4090
Email: valone@slu.edu
Address: 1266 East Highway 8, Steelville, MO 65565
Director: Thomas Valone
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Overview

Reis Biological Station is situated along Huzzah Creek in the Meramec River watershed of the Ozark Highlands of Missouri. Habitats found within the station and nearby areas include deciduous and pine forests, glades, fens, caves, and aquatic habitats such as rivers, springs, and ponds.

During the summer the station has several college courses. The area is surrounded by numerous state conservation areas, national forest land, and other protected areas. Reis Biological Station has numerous facilities, including a laboratory, classroom, computers, microscopes, field and other scientific equipment, canoes, boats with motors, rustic cabins, shower house, laundry facilities, and a lodge with a kitchen and dining area.