Conservation science is much more than simply a focus to protect, sustain and conserve our world’s natural resources. Conservation is also an ethical responsibility that with possessing the privilege of this earth comes with it a duty of maintaining its ecological integrity. America has lost one man that knew this better than most. Director and Chief Scientist at The Habitat …
Breaking News!
The Habitat Institute has just completed a 7 month scientific review of the Combined Habitat Assessment Protocols (CHAP) method that followed the National Academy of Sciences process. The review was part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) model review overseen by their Planning Center of Expertise (PCX). The Habitat Institute and the USACE will be working on next …
Invitation Accepted
The Habitat Institute has accepted an invitation to present CHAP to the NRDA West Coast Joint Assessment Team, Seattle, WA.
[Gazette-Times] Philomath wildlife biologist’s work reaches to the top
A small local Oregon paper prints the facts first: https://www.gazettetimes.com/philomathexpress/local/philomath-wildlife-biologist-s-work-reaches-to-the-top/article_428ca64d-ca38-5752-a6f7-214c62442f33.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Mitigation Policy
The Habitat Institute will be presenting to United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) a bureau within the Department of Interior on May 24TH, 2016. How Combined Habitat Assessment Protocols (CHAP) system can address requirements set forth in the Presidential Memorandum for Mitigating Impacts on Natural Resources from Development and Encouraging Related Private Investment. MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE …
This is a big deal: Mitigating Impacts, and Natural Resources Development
The White House: MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE, THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, AND THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
The formal Scientific Review of the Combined Habitat Assessment Protocols (CHAP) is underway with the Planning Centers of Expertise (PCX) National Academy of Sciences.
As of November 02, 2015 the United States Army Corps of Engineers Planning Centers of Expertise (PCXs) has started a formal review of, The Habitat Institute’s Combined Habitat Assessment Protocols (CHAP) approach. CHAP’s scientific review has proceeded for 3 ½ consecutive months.
SCAG takes a powerful step in the right direction: Protecting the environment.
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) releases a report for public comment that supports the application of innovative land conservation tools. Stating the application of, The Habitat Institute’s Combined Habitat Assessment Protocols (CHAP) accounting and appraisal tool was applied to measure habitat quality for their Conservation Framework and Assessment Report, and that this report acts as a key step towards …
The Northwest Habitat Institute is now DBA: The Habitat Institute
The Northwest Habitat Institute as of January 01, 2016 is DBA: The Habitat Institute We hope that you’ll join The Habitat Institute in 2016 to strive to maintain our Earth’s ecological integrity. Happy New Year to you and yours!
EPA acknowledges NHI’s CHAP approach under their Regional, Habitat Assessments – Water: Healthy Watersheds
EPA’s mission is “to protect human health and the environment.” EPA, along with other federal and state agencies collectively bears responsibilities for ensuring that ecological systems are conserved. In particular collaborating with the Habitat Institute working to sustain and restore natural freshwater resources/habitats. Freshwater habitats are comprised of flowing (i.e., streams and rivers) and standing (i.e., lakes, ponds, and wetlands) …