WHA Members

About Ecology Project International:

Ecology Project International is a Montana-based non-profit organization dedicated to developing place-based, ecological education partnerships between local experts and students to address critical conservation issues. EPI's vision is to create an ecologically literate society in which the world's youth are empowered to take an active role in conservation. Our programs inspire learning about science, culture, and communication; and empower citizens to engage in the world around them.

EPI brings students from the United States and developing countries to conservation hot spots where they collaborate with local residents to learn about and help protect threatened species. We currently operate projects and offices in four countries: Costa Rica, Ecuador (the Galapagos Islands) and Mexico, in addition to Montana/ Yellowstone. Our conservation projects are carefully selected to provide a local focus with global ramifications. Since EPI’s first field season, over 5,000 students have participated in our residential field programs and thousands more have participated in our symposia, workshops, and other activities.

http://www.ecologyproject.org

Ecology Project International and the World Heritage Alliance for Sustainable Tourism:

Ecology Project International is a Associate Partner of the World Heritage Alliance and is committed to promoting and preserving World Heritage sites through sustainable tourism by:

Implementing the World Heritage Alliance principles
Participating in staff training programs
Educating customers about World Heritage
Supporting community development around World Heritage sites
Engaging employees to support the local community
Supporting the United Nations in its efforts