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.

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2025 Employment Opportunities

Ecostudies Institute offers a number of positions with our organization throughout the year.

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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.

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2024 PSSC

The 2024 PSSC (Puget Sound Shorebird Count) was a success! Beautiful weather conditions accompanied our 27 volunteers in their effort to annually monitor shorebird populations in the Puget Sound.

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AmeriCorps & Internship Opportunities

As part of our commitment to supporting the next generation of scientific professionals, we support a cohort of AmeriCorps members each year, and frequently work with college students to carry out our mission.

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