BRI, a nonprofit ecological research group based in Portland, Maine, conducts innovative wildlife science worldwide. Our research capabilities have grown in response to pressing ecological issues, from the ability to study the natural history of loons to the development of new technologies that enable researchers to predict risks due to climate change and human development. BRI’s researchers are available to talk to journalists and provide expert information on both their work and the broader topics of their expertise.

To set up interviews, contact: Deborah McKew, Communications and Publications Director

Journalists can find more information about BRI’s news outlets on Newswise.

The integrity of our scientific research is critical to BRI’s mission. Our researchers consistently publish the results of their applied wildlife studies in professional journals.

BRI’s scientific data is used by industry leaders and policy makers to inform decisions regarding critical environmental issues. We translate our published findings into succinct, clear language, engaging readers through the use of wildlife photography and infographics that convey complex scientific concepts. Our outreach materials serve as a foundation for: press conferences; policy development workshops; legislative hearings; and public events.

BRI news stories have appeared in numerous regional, national, and international news outlets. These stories help promote awareness of our work, but they also promote the broader issues of conservation biology and the need to continue research in wildlife health and its implications to human health.

BRI’s quarterly e-zine One Drop of Water presents stories about the four pillars of our organization: the science we conduct; the staff behind the science; the policy significance of our work; and our outreach to the general public.

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