ECOLOGY PROJECT INTERNATIONAL

Greater yellowstone ecosystem, usa - epi conducts field-based local and visiting student conservation education courses within the greater yellowstone ecosystem; operated in conjunction with state entities, federal agencies, and private/non-profit program partners. Additionally, epi runs an alumni internship program in the bitterroot valley in montana in partnership with private research and conservation ranch.

Mexico - epi participants monitor whale activity in the sea of cortez, collect data on green sea turtles in magdalena bay, and study island and inland ecology both on land and in the surrounding waters of espiritu santo island. Epi operates a campus in la paz hosting visiting and local students throughout the year.

Pacuare reserve, costa rica - epi manages a 2,600-acre coastal lowland rainforest reserve that contains a research station and lodging for staff, students, and visitors. Additionally, the reserve contains 5 kilometers of critical sea turtle nesting habitat, an agami heron rookery, and serves as a vital migration corridor for many species.

Ecuador - in the galapagos, epi partners with the ecos (education for sustainable communities) foundation to engage participants in conservation and research on the giant galapagos tortoise and habitat restoration.

Belize - epi partners with ecorana to offer activities through their partnership with the toucan ridge ecology and education society (t.r.e.e.s.) related to field based educational youth programs in marine (along the barrier reef) and terrestrial ecology. Participants also learn about the unique and diverse groups of people who live in belize.

Operations and education - epi develops risk management, curriculum, and evaluation tools in line with international best practices that are deployed across all epi field sites.