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City of Portland Names BRI 2024 Client of the Year

BRI will have a display table with some of our science communications, book, and other materials.
22-Oct-2024 11:35 AM EDT Add to Favorites

BRI Announces New Staff Appointments

Portland, ME – Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI) announces the appointment of John Schmerfeld as the new director of science operations. In this position, he will be responsible for the development and oversight of short-term and long-term...
17-Oct-2024 9:30 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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The Eyes of Birds

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to hear Terry Tempest Williams speak at a local event. I don’t remember many details of her talk, but I do remember her passion, her commitment, and her dedication to being a voice for the environment. Her...
3-Oct-2024 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Biodiversity Policy in the United States

Biodiversity encompasses much more than the number of species—it includes the variety of ecosystems, the genetic diversity within and between species, and the interactions among species within ecosystems.
3-Oct-2024 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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The Modern Midwest Prairie: How Ranching and Native Grasslands Can Thrive Together in a Changing Climate

It’s August in South Dakota and a weeklong heat wave where temperatures surpassed 100 degrees has just ended. Thankful for a reprieve from the stifling warmth, I head out early on my day off to explore Badlands National Park. I’ve been staying...
3-Oct-2024 2:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Data, Dawn Choruses, and African Skies

Working in the grasslands, Billi spent her days interacting with ranch staff, many of whom are working on multigenerational operations. “I try to approach any kind of interaction with as much humility as I can.” Billi acknowledges she is a...
3-Oct-2024 2:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Addressing Mercury Challenges on the Global Stage

BRI’s story began in 1989 with the capture of a loon on a Michigan lake. Back then, it was all about the science, but over time, founder Dave Evers began to understand that knowledge for knowledge’s sake wasn’t enough.
29-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Mark Burton – Bridging Expertise with Adventure

Tucked around a corner in his office, you’ll often find Mark Burton, with a laser focus on his work. Mark walked through the doors of BRI seven years ago as an intern in the Center for Mercury Studies, working on the Global Biotic Mercury...
29-Aug-2024 2:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites


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BRI's mission 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. BRI is proud to tell its story in a new video featuring stunning cinematography that captures the work we do and why we do it. BRI's growth is based on the needs of the natural world, and we believe our work is making a difference. But we also know there is still so much to do. We hope you will follow along with us as we embark on the next 25 years.

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