About Us
The mission of BioDiversity Research Institute is to assess emerging threats to wildlife and ecosystems through collaborative research, and to use scientific findings to advance environmental awareness and inform decision makers.
Research
Our expertise is widely respected for high quality investigations conducted across the U.S., Canada, Belize, Costa Rica, and Mexico. Our findings are often published in leading scientific outlets, including EcoHealth, Ecotoxicology, Endangered Species Research, Environmental Science and Technology, Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Journal of Wildlife Management, and Waterbirds and presentations are given at over 20 professional forums each year. Leading scientific and general media outlets have also highlighted our work, including Scientific American, The Scientist, National Public Radio, MSNBC, the Associated Press, the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Audubon Magazine, Time and Yahoo! BRI is dedicated to making its research public and accessible - posting all reports on the website for easy access and referral.- BRI Research and Areas of Expertise
- BRI List of Peer-reviewed Publications
- Library of BRI Reports Media Coverage
- New York Times Op-Ed
Collaboration
BRI's initiatives help to create greater efficiency in a global community. The relationships BRI has established with government agencies, NGOs, industry, universities and other expert scientists results in a greater capacity to achieve real change through a larger united effort. Over the past decade, BRI has developed a proven model for collaboration that brings top scientists and stakeholders together to better understand the impacts of releasing contaminants into the environment. BRI is fielding requests to implement this highly effective model across the country and around the world. This type of collaborative project has become a hallmark of our work. The following are examples of reports produced by BRI's model.
Outreach to Policy Makers
While society collectively struggles to maintain clean and healthy ecosystems, the powerful and neutral tool of science has been underutilized. BRI is part of a paradigm shift to change the interplay of science and decision-making. Our scientists are uniquely qualified to translate scientific data into usable information for policy makers and stakeholders as they grapple with the daunting challenges of our day. For example, BRI led the successful compilation and release of mercury-related findings in a special issue in the scientific journal, Ecotoxicology. As part of that release, testimony was provided through scientific presentations to both Senate and House science staffers at Capitol Hill. Legislation from this effort resulted in Senate and House bills for a National Mercury Monitoring Network.
Outreach to the Public
BRI is a leader in creative, interactive education and works to personalize wildlife issues among students, educators, and the public. By harnessing the power of state-of-the-art technology, we connect people to wildlife and ecological science through the use of BRI webcams with 24hr live streaming video of nesting eagles, loons, osprey and peregrine falcons. This is coupled with unique, dedicated blogs by expert BRI scientists to better educate the viewer. BRI is also proactive in reaching out to the community by presenting at schools, lake associations, and other public venues.
- Live BRI Webcams and Blogs
- Upcoming BRI Presentations
Our Goal
BioDiversity Research Institute, our research collaborators, and supporters are part of a dynamic team with a modern approach to ecological health that emphasizes science, cooperation, and empowering stakeholders - moving us all forward towards a sustainable future.
Our Supporters
Our critical work is supported by governmental agencies, foundations, businesses, and individuals who want to make a real and lasting impact.
