The mission of the Appalachian Wildlife Research Institute is to conduct and share conservation research on imperiled wildlife in Ohio and to provide education. The mission of the Appalachian Wildlife Research Institute is to conduct and present conservation research on threatened wildlife in Ohio, and to provide education and conservation recommendations for both public and private land owners. The mission of the Appalachian Wildlife Research Institute is to conduct and present conservation research on threatened wildlife in Ohio, and to provide education and conservation recommendations for both public and private land owners.