We protect what we love, and we love what we know.

Paul Bannick, Conservation Photographer

What do you see in one drop of water? Is it full of life, or is it insignificant? Conservation is not a singular idea, or effort, or obligation. A common misconception is that small efforts don’t matter. This e-magazine offers a new perspective. As Desmond Tutu once said, “… if we remember that the sea is actually made up of drops of water and each drop counts, each one of us can do our little bit where we are. Those little bits can come together and almost overwhelm the world.”

Vol. 3 Issue 3.

Since its inception, BRI has prioritized the advancement of natural resource sciences in response to pressing ecological threats such as contaminants, habitat loss, climate change, and renewable energy development. We have cultivated the expertise and resources needed to develop innovative study designs, achieve more precise analysis, and maintain objective and informative interpretation.

Bald Eagle © Ken Archer

Looking Back to Move Forward
By Christine Gardiner, Toxicology Lab Director
Bald Eagles, majestic symbols of freedom, boast a great comeback from their declining populations 60 years ago. These eagles, with their pure white heads and six-foot wingspans, are hard to miss flying overhead. But they haven’t always been so prevalent in New England skies. Read the full article.

BRI is well known for the integrity of our scientific study; this is in large part due to the people behind the science. For most, their work is not a job, but a deliberate way of life. Our staff members are hardy souls who endure long hours in all manner of weather and conditions. In this section, we will bring you the stories of the people behind the science.

Anna Soccorsi launches one of her personal drones from a beach on Long Island, New York.

Drones Offer a New Perspective for BRI Scientists
By Sarah Dodgin, Ecological Analyst
For five days in December, through freezing temperatures and persistent winds, bat biologist Bri Frankina and offshore wind staff scientist Anna Soccorsi work side by side along the coast of southern New Jersey. Read the full article.

What is climate change resiliency? How do wildfires in Africa affect us in North America? Why do we care if a particular species becomes extinct? How is my small effort to recycle going to save the planet? What does art have to do with science? These are questions we will explore in this section of our ezine.

Flagstaff Lake in western Maine with a stunning view of iconic Mount Bigelow.

Loon Magic
By Shearon Murphy, Wildlife Biologist, Science Communications Specialist/Artist/Illustrator
It was early summer, 1997, and the wind shifted gently across the golden shallows of Flagstaff Lake, sending serpents of light undulating across submerged sands. Wild and haunted, the impounded waters of Flagstaff now pooled over the memorial banks of the Dead River. Read the full article.

BRI has made great strides in bringing emerging ecological issues to the forefront of our nation’s and the world’s consciousness. Our scientific findings are imperative to those who make decisions about environmental policy and land use management. Stories here will focus on the critical intersection where science informs policy.

Wild grass in the mountains at sunset.

Taking Action for Nature
By Deborah McKew, Editor-in-Chief, BRI Publications
In October of this year, under the theme Taking Action for Nature, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will convene in Armenia to continue what they started in 1992—developing and improving strategies for sustainable development. Read the full article.