Engaged Ecology
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Our Vision
The Engaged Ecology Initiative envisions a world where people and the planet thrive together. We’re building a global community committed to justice, peace, and sustainability by inspiring new ways of thinking and living. Through research, education, and local action, we help individuals and communities renew themselves and restore the Earth.
Our Mission
The Engaged Ecology Initiative sparks positive change through research, education, and community action. We focus on environmental ethics and conservation—especially in the Edwards Plateau region—while connecting local efforts to global challenges. By working with students, partners, and communities, we promote resilience, sustainability, and a deep sense of responsibility to the Earth. Grounded in environmental philosophy, we help people think differently, act boldly, and build a more just and sustainable future together.
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Living Within Our Means
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The Human Handprint
Domestication, Wildness, and the Edges of Moral Responsibility Our interactions with the wild reveal…
The Engaged Life
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The Radical in the Mundane
Finding Engaged Ecology in the Everyday Everyday life hides a web of connections in plain sight. Tak…
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Outreach
Transformative environmental and bio-cultural education with a focus on our embedded relationship with the environment. https://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/article/26609,professor-discusses-history-of-spring-lake-and-engaged-ecology
Sustainable Holistic Practices
Building a culture of coexistence and responsible stewardship to grow the harmonious relationship between humanity and the natural world.
Bio-cultural Conservation
Foster a global community committed to socio-ecological justice, peace, and sustainability, achieved through understanding our indigenous communities.