About Ecostudies
We are an organization focused on discovering real-world solutions for conserving natural habitats in the Pacific Northwest and the wildlife and plant populations that rely on them. We conduct sound science that strives to contribute to developing effective conservation strategies and help partners restore and manage their lands to achieve tangible conservation outcomes. We also incorporate outreach and embrace partnerships to ensure that collaborative conservation goals are met.
Willamette Valley Fire Collaboration
The Willamette Valley Fire Collaboration (WVFC) is a dedicated prescribed and cultural fire program focused on uplifting Indigenous people and those currently marginalized in the fire profession. Its focus is to increase regional capacity for burning across our landscape.
2024 Employment Opportunities
Ecostudies Institute offers a number of positions with our organization throughout the year.
Estuary Bird Monitoring
In Puget Sound, we are establishing our Salish Sea Estuaries Bird Monitoring Framework to better our understanding of how birds are using these critical and dynamic habitats.
2023 PSSC
The 2023 PSSC (Puget Sound Shorebird Count) was a success! Despite challenging weather conditions, we completed the count with the help of almost 40 volunteers across 22 sites.
Volunteer With Us
We have a number of studies that offer the opportunity for citizen scientists to participate in our projects. We also are looking for volunteers that can help us with a variety of professional services.