ABOUT US
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Overview
FINDING SPECIES, INC (www.findingspecies.org) was founded in 1996 and formally incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 2003. It has US staff based in Takoma Park, Maryland, and in San Marcos, Texas. Finding Species maintained an international program in Ecuador from 2007-2012. Ecuador is one of 17 megadiverse countries in the world that harbor more than 60% of the world’s total biodiversity. Finding Species’ mission is to uniquely contribute to the resolution of critical environmental, conservation, and biodiversity issues through aesthetically beautifully, scientifically significant photographs. |
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Institutional Development:
Finding Species is: • A respected organization operating in megadiverse countries and in select temperate locations • A sought-after partner for conservation initiatives that values open communication • An inter-disciplinary team of photographers, biologists, policymakers, and finance experts • A builder of partnerships with federal and local governments, local communities, non-government organizations, scientists, and United Nations institutions such as UNESCO and UNDP • Finding Species operates with minimal overhead, prioritizing key areas of program investment. Values: Finding Species work always reflects responsibility, teamwork, professionalism, artistic creativity, honesty, respect, idealism, commitment, courage and enthusiasm with the highest aesthetic quality. |
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