PCEC is committed to the health and sustainability of the unique, complex, and integrated environments of the Pacific Coast -- ocean and estuary, mountains and watersheds
Through enhancing science-based understanding of challenges facing Pacific Coast environments, we inform rational solutions and factual education
Mission
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Specific Aims:
PCEC emphasizes scientific assessment and research to improve understanding of human impacts in the environment. This is aimed at informing rational and effective policies and mitigation strategies.
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PCEC emphasizes evaluation of biological organisms living within impacted environments--such as fish residing in a chemically contaminated aquatic habitat. Thus, organism response serves as a key approach in determining cause and impact.
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PCEC purposely integrates its educational mission with its science-based activities.
Direct engagement of students (university, K-12) and the public in current environmental research and education expands understanding of environmental challenges and science-based approaches and solutions.
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PCEC encourages and pursues collaboration. This diversifies and enriches the expertise as well as perspectives that can be applied to environmental challenges and education.