About the Environmental Institute of Houston

The mission of the Environmental Institute of Houston is to advance understanding of the environment through interdisciplinary research, education, and outreach.

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History and Background

The Environmental Institute of Houston (EIH) was established at the University of Houston-Clear Lake in 1991 to address regional issues of environmental concern. Since then, the institute has become a leader in building partnerships in research, education, and outreach.

Our research activities focus on water resources, wetlands, fisheries, and wildlife conservation and management. Institute scientists apply their diverse skills to examine environmental issues statewide and throughout the gulf coast. EIH delivers the technical and scientific expertise to provide clarity to environmental challenges. Our research program provides experience and training for upcoming scientists by incorporating graduate students and promoting multi-disciplinary collaboration through partnerships with a diverse group of organizations and management agencies.

EIH is making a difference through environmental education. EIH's environmental education goal is to increase the environmental literacy of the citizens of the greater Houston-Galveston area. EIH provides opportunities for formal and informal educators emphasizing environmental and science education. Workshops are offered for area public and private schools, higher education, nature centers, and other education providers.

EIH strives to provide access to environmental information to objectively expand the knowledge base of Houston's diverse communities. Outreach activities include the creation and dissemination of information via public presentations, educational displays, lay-language reports, and environmental data analysis. EIH staff provide the community with a source of knowledge through seminars and workshops to citizens and technical audiences oriented to the conservation of biodiversity and non-renewable and renewable resources. 

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