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Welcome to the National Center for Conservation Science & Policy!
We are a non-profit organization committed to bridging the gap between sound science and policy that affects the environment and the human communities that rely on the environment. Our staff works to translate conservation science to lawmakers so policy reflects the best available science. Our mission is to create science-based solutions to protect and restore the life processes and ecological vitality that sustain all lands, waters, and communities.
Our Current Projects Include:
PREPARING FOR CLIMATE CHANGE
PRESERVING INTACT ECOSYSTEMS
- Western Oregon Plan Revisions
- National Landscape Conservation System 
PROTECTING CLEAN WATER
- Rogue Basin "Freeways for Fish"
- Urban Rogue Watershed Health
ART IN NATURE
Are you concerned about the disregard for sound science in the policymaking process? Do you think we can do better to prepare for climate change, preserve native habitat, and protect clean water? DONATE to our organization or SIGN UP for email updates about our efforts.
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NEW FROM THE NATIONAL CENTER
- 2008 Bear Creek Watershed Report Card
- Rogue Basin Climate Futures Forum receives news coverage
Great Basin - Mojave Desert Groundwater Project Scientific Assessment of the Impact of Withdrawl
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Flower Photo to left by Kevin Schafer
Frog photo at top by Ken Crocker
Feature photos: Ken Crocker(top), Kevin Schafer (bottom)
The National Center is a proud purchaser of the Bonneville Environmental Foundation's Green Tags. The purchase of Green Tags supports local and regional renewable energy projects, ensuring that the energy that we use here at our center does not contribute to global warming. For more information, see: www.greenashland.org.
