Organization Description and Mission:
CBI applies the best science and technology available to accelerate the conservation, recovery, and adaptation of biological diversity in a fast-changing world.
What We Do:
The world is a complex place, and solutions to problems are seldom obvious or accomplished in isolation. We collaborate with a wide diversity of partners and use a range of tools – both social and technical – to support wise planning, policy, and management for biodiversity, ecosystems, climate, energy, and water resources. Our toolbox includes collaborative measures to reduce conflicts and build consensus:
We work dynamically, finding creative new ways to solve problems. Whether your interest is endangered species, energy or water planning, or taking rapid climate adaptation or mitigation steps, we help you make complex decisions in efficient and mutually agreeable ways, using the best available evidence.
Primary Programs/Projects:
Cascadia Biodiversity Early Warning System
Climate In-Migration Preparedness in the Pacific Northwest
Coastal Retreat Planning and Preparedness in Washington
Open Knowledge Networks for Spatial Decision Support (fusing social learning and technological innovation)
Please also see https://consbio.org/products/projects for current programs and projects!
https://databasin.org (our flagship conflict-resolving spatial data platform)
Reason for joining the Skagit Watershed Council:
To support wise, efficient spatial and future planning in Skagit County, based on the best available evidence, common-ground consensus, and social and environmental justice.
