Our
Story
Conservation
for the
Next Generation
Founded as a nonprofit organization in 2001, Ecology Project International creates positive long-term environmental impacts through its science education programs, conservation initiatives, and engagement with local communities and partners.
Our Mission
EPI's mission is to inspire youth with nature and empower them with science, fostering tomorrow's leaders. We envision a diverse movement building communities that cherish and restore the ecosystems that sustain them.
Our Model
EPI is structured for sustainability. Drawing on tuition dollars from our Travel Programs, the generosity of donors, and the efforts of scientists, we run programs that address environmental issues today while developing environmental leaders for tomorrow.
Our Method
All of EPI's education programs utilize conservation projects, partnerships with scientists, and engagement with local communities to teach three key components.
The Knowledge
to understand natural systems and environmental issues.
The Skills
needed to analyze data, design research questions, and articulate positions.
The Disposition
necessary to connect with nature and recognize one's agency in protecting it.
