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Ecotrust Consulting Services

Ecotrust offers a wide range of natural resource, business and research, and analysis services. ECS serves individuals, businesses, and organizations seeking to take advantage of opportunities to improve social equity and environmental integrity while building economic security and profitability.

Combining the expertise of Ecotrust's core professional staff with that of a network of partners and specialists, we provide practical and timely solutions to challenges and opportunities. In addition to fee-based consulting and project management, we offer training, workshops, and conference services.

Thriving businesses avoid regulatory obstacles by actively improving returns to environmental and social as well as economic capital — the triple bottom line. Ecotrust offers comprehensive, business-specific solutions for improving the efficiency of resource management and for connecting producers to markets. We provide:

In the new economy there is a growing recognition that sustainable forests, farms, and fisheries are key assets. Utilizing the management and land-use expertise offered by Ecotrust, businesses and communities can look forward to productive, long-term returns.

Our clients include:

Our Work

Life-Cycle Assessment of Salmon Fisheries

 


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Assessment of Conservation Priorities in Cascadia
Ecotrust's assessment of the Cascadia bioregion helped a client develop a long-term strategy for conservation investment.

Inventory and Mapping for Metro
Ecotrust developed for Metro a comprehensive GIS model to identify potential natural areas.

Sandy River Basin — Bull Run GIS
The City of Portland Bureau of Water Works contracted Ecotrust to develop a comprehensive geographic information system (GIS) of the Sandy River Basin.

South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Protected Area GIS
The South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve sought Ecotrust's assistance in establishing geographic information system (GIS) capabilities to support research and management of the Reserve.

Market Assessment for Coco-Geotextiles and Coco Growing Media Products
Ecotrust assisted FSSI in identifying and screening potential distributors, and provided advice and guidance in structuring and negotiating supply and distribution agreements.

Tualatin River Watershed Information System and Analysis CD-ROM
Ecotrust conducted a needs assessment and designed a comprehensive geographic information system database for the Tualatin River Watershed: the Tualatin River Watershed Information System.

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Contact

Astrid Scholz
Vice President
Knowledge Systems
tel: 503.467.0758
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Sarah Kruse
Senior Economist
tel: 503.467.0785
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Mike Mertens
Director of Spatial Analysis and GIS Manager
tel: 503.467.0775
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Howard Silverman
Senior Writer and Analyst
tel: 503.467.0769
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