Great Plains CESU

The Great Plains CESU supports partnerships for research, education, and training focused on the ecological and cultural resources found on public lands within the Great Plains Region in the context of an agricultural landscape.

"Partnering to Sustain and Enhance
our Great Plains Ecosystem"

Bison on prairie

Staff

Paul Hanson photo

Paul Hanson

Director

Phone
402-472-7762
Email
phanson2@unl.edu
Thomas Parr photo

Thomas Parr

Acting GP CESU Research Coordinator

Phone
218-260-0286
Email
thomas_parr@nps.gov
Barb Biffle photo

Barb Biffle

Administrative Coordinator

Phone
402-419-4173
Email
bbiffle2@unl.edu

National CESU Network

The National CESU Network is a consortium of federal agencies, tribes, academic institutions, state and local governments, nongovernmental conservation organizations, and other partners working together to support informed public trust resource stewardship. NOTE: A new National CESU website will be available in late May 2026. Until that time the link above will give basic national info.

CESU Map showing all regions of the CESU network in outline