Who We Are

Conservation Science Partners (CSP) is a dynamic, 501(c)(3) nonprofit established to meet the analytical and research needs of diverse stakeholders in conservation projects. We are a global leader in advanced quantitative analysis and planning services, allowing conservation-minded organizations, managers, and leaders to effectively access and integrate meaningful information to improve discourse and decisions.

At CSP, we draw on the realms of the environmental, social, and computer sciences, among others, and bring deep expertise in a diversity of ecosystem types found around the world. Along with our core staff, we connect the best minds in conservation science to solve problems in a way that’s comprehensive, flexible, and service-oriented.

CSP Labs

Much of the work at CSP is housed among five programs, which we refer to as ‘Labs.’ Our staff work within and across labs to ensure project teams and outcomes are optimized.

Enhancing the way conservation science works and broadening our reach through advancements in technology.

Analytics
Lab

Accounting for interacting trajectories of global change to develop conservation solutions that work for wildlife, landscapes, and people.

Changing Landscapes Lab

Advancing the science that informs the future of freshwater conservation.

Freshwater
Solutions Lab

Facilitating species recovery through actionable tools and interdisciplinary approaches.

T&E
Lab

Incubating and advancing new approaches to solving conservation problems that integrate human ingenuity and the creativity of nature.

Innovation
Lab

Capabilities & Services

Across our labs and initiatives, CSP’s core capabilities and services include, but are not limited to…

ADVANCED GEOSPATIAL AND EARTH OBSERVATION ANALYSES
ECOSYSTEM AND POPULATION MODELING
MULTI-SCALE CONSERVATION PLANNING AND DESIGN
IMMERSIVE TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Latest News & Updates

CSP IS HIRING!

CSP IS HIRING! Open and Pending Positions

New analyses by CSP support the defense of national monuments through a freshwater conservation lens

REPORT: New analyses by CSP support the defense of national monuments through a freshwater conservation  [READ MORE]

CSP data scientist presents on new models for biodiversity monitoring at Google’s Geo for Good Summit

CONFERENCE: CSP data scientist presents on new models for biodiversity monitoring at Google’s Geo for  [READ MORE]

A new paper led by CSP staff quantifies the habitat and prey selection patterns of pumas across a mosaic of landscapes on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA

PUBLICATION: A new paper led by CSP staff quantifies the habitat and prey selection patterns  [READ MORE]

CSP data scientist sits on invited panel to discuss her graduate school journey and applications of spatial data science here at CSP

CONFERENCE: CSP data scientist sits on invited panel to discuss her graduate school journey and  [READ MORE]

A new decision framework aims to assist resource managers in threats to amphibians in the Southern Rocky Mountains.

REPORT: A new decision framework aims to assist resource managers in threats to amphibians in  [READ MORE]

Two new papers by CSP staff help to fill key information gaps associated with the recovery of the Mojave desert tortoise across its range.

PUBLICATION: Two new papers by CSP staff help to fill key information gaps associated with  [READ MORE]

Optimizing wildlife camera traps for greater conservation outcomes

ARTICLE: Optimizing wildlife camera traps for greater conservation outcomes.