Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Inc

We use our global expertise in climate change, urban ecology, freshwater ecology, forest ecology, and disease ecology to answer complex questions about the environment. We aim to share this information broadly to assist people who manage land and water, and other decision-makers to develop policies and practices that address pressing environmental issues.

We conduct and publish rigorous academic research that is both unbiased and on the cutting edge of ecosystem science. We collaborate across disciplines. We share data, findings and recommendations broadly and provide outreach to help others understand the interactions we study and better manage ecosystem services. We educate the next generation of scientists through programming for kindergarten through post-graduate students and educators.

Our scientists are global leaders in ecosystem science and ecology. They and their teams are among the best in the world.

We are proud of our work to identify acid rain in North America and coming up with effective policy recommendations that helped result in a decrease in harmful emissions. In addition, we are helping inform forestry practices, management and restoration of the Hudson River, protecting freshwater from novel pollutants such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and road salt. We work on lake management including harmful algal blooms and fisheries.

Going forward, we are set to release groundbreaking results on a tick study with a potential to reduce the incidence of tick-borne disease in local communities. Our newest studies on green infrastructure and urban ecology have the potential to transform the management of green spaces in cities around the world.