Cary Institute’s motto, “the science behind environmental
solutions,” is motivating a new collaborative venture. In
November, a delegation from the Cary Institute met with other
scientists, policy leaders, and media experts to plan a new
partnership intended to bridge the gap between science and
policy. Named the Northeast Science and Policy Consortium, the
joint venture will provide objective information on serious
environmental problems so as to better inform critical decisions
facing our society. The effort will establish a strategic flow
of information that synthesizes scientific research,
disseminates material through press releases and educational
reports, and briefs policymakers at regional and federal levels.
The six institutions leading the effort are the Cary Institute,
Ecosystems Center/Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole,
Harvard Forest/Harvard University, Hubbard Brook Research
Foundation, Syracuse University, and the University of New
Hampshire. Efforts are underway to secure grant fundin