Tonya Graham

Geos Institute

The Geos Institute is a nonprofit organization and consulting firm that uses science to help people predict, reduce, and prepare for climate change. To this end, the Geos Institute brings the best available science to community and natural resource planning processes, through its publications, community workshops, and bridge building between respected scientists and decision makers. Geos Institute helps communities build resilience in the face of climate change using science and local knowledge. Our holistic approach prioritizes the needs of ecosystems and those on the frontlines of climate change impacts. We do this work through our initiatives: CLIMATE READY COMMUNITIES - brings Whole Community Resilience to local governments through an assisted "Do-It-Yourself" approach with 3 elements: - The comprehensive Practical Guide to Building Climate Resilience - Support Package with templates and tutorials - Additional support services CLIMATEWISE® - works to ensure that communities across the country are responding to the threat of climate change by building resilience in ways that are effective and beneficial over the long-term for people and nature. Our team supports community leaders in understanding likely future conditions and developing locally appropriate solutions. DRINKING WATER PROVIDERS PARTNERSHIP - believes that watershed restoration is an important and effective way to provide clean, inexpensive drinking water to communities and protect native fish populations, particularly when downstream and upstream users work together. The Partnership coordinates an annual, competitive grant solicitation and award program for environmental conservation and restoration projects in municipal watersheds across the Northwest.