AVIAN RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION INSTITUTE, INC.

Avian Research and Conservation Institute, Inc. specializes in ecological research, wildlife monitoring, and environmental assessment. Their core capabilities include the use of advanced imaging systems and GPS-enabled telemetry to model animal movements and identify critical-use areas for endangered species. They possess technical expertise in avian research, specifically regarding imperiled bird monitoring and restoration, as well as herpetological studies involving sea turtle nesting activity and apple snail population responses to hydrological changes. The company works most frequently with the Department of the Interior and the Department of Defense. For these agencies, they provide specialized field research, aerial surveys, and biological monitoring to support habitat management and environmental recovery efforts, such as assessing injuries from oil spills and evaluating the impact of hydrology changes in the Everglades. Their industry focus centers on research and development in the physical and life sciences, environmental consulting, and surveying and mapping services. They operate at the intersection of conservation biology and geospatial analysis, providing technical data to support wildlife organizations and government environmental initiatives. Based in Gainesville, Florida, the company is structured as an 8H entity. They maintain a strong geographic presence in the Southeast, particularly within the Florida Everglades and the Gulf Coast regions.