Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Founded in 1983 by the eminent ecologist Dr. Gene E. Likens, the Institute is one of the largest ecological programs in the world. The Institute of Ecosystem Studies combines research and education in fulfillment of its scientific mission. Central to the Institute's mission is the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge about ecological systems. A society with a basic understanding of ecological systems and an appreciation of their role in the quality of human life is essential if natural areas are to be sustained.