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Sustainable Ecosystems Institute (SEI) is an organization of dedicated and ethical scientists committed to using their technical expertise to help solve ecological issues. SEI is out on the front lines in environmental conflicts and crises, acting as a catalyst to mobilize scientific and educational talents and apply them to real world issues. The Institute does not attempt to make value judgements concerning land use or resource policy; instead, we seek to educate society, to provide the scientific and technical know-how which is necessary to predict the consequences of possible decisions or actions, and to guide communities, governments, and the public in efficiently and effectively protecting and conserving the environment. We feel that everyone, from environmentalists to industry to regulators, has a valid stake in environmental decision making, and therefore deserves access to the most up-to-date, scientifically sound analyses available. SEI uses science not only to inform decisions, but also to bring differing constituencies together, mediate between conflicting value systems, and to demonstrate that, more often than not, common ground may be found. By building consensus, rather than contributing to environmental debates, we can maximize our chances of successfully protecting and rehabilitating the ecological systems upon which we all depend. All of SEI's work must meet three criteria: Be scientifically sound. Directly benefit the communities which are affected by the ecological issue in question. Be carried out in a non-partisan manner which fosters cooperative problem solving. SEI categorically does not engage in litigation. Our goal is to guide communication and assist in cooperative problem solving; lawsuits run counter to this mission.