Since 1987, NRCC has merged expertise from the ecological sciences with an understanding of human communities. This intersection between ecological science and social context is where NRCC makes its greatest contributions.

NRCC supports researchers globally who are working on scientific and policy issues. By coordinating cooperative partnerships among NGOs, state and federal agencies, and others, we foster a vibrant a communication network between researchers and decision makers. These partnerships, which are often cost-sharing endeavors, enable us to put work on the ground that otherwise would note happen. NRCC operates with extremely low overhead, which means that every dollar spent has maximum impact.

The Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative is a public, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the conservation of species, ecosystems, and human communities.  NRCC was created to illuminate changes in our natural surroundings and communities, and to encourage new strategies and partnerships for conservation that clarify and secure common interest outcomes.