About Us Current ISE Faculty Executive Committee Research Programs Recent Major Projects Additional Links Contact ISE The ISE is divided into research programs. To find out more about our projects, click on the program links below. ISE Geographic Information Systems Lab • Analyzes patterns of landscape change in large regions to promote water quality, habitat conservation, and healthy patterns of urbanization. Ecosystem Workforce Program • Helps lead the rural Pacific Northwest into ecosystem management for healthy communities and healthy environments. Resource Innovations • Assists governments, businesses, and communities in the adoption of sustainability based thinking, policies, and programs. Climate Leadership Initiative • Focused on developing public education and communication strategies to promote climate change awareness. Social Acceptability of Forestry Practices in the Pacific Northwest • Assessing public perceptions of alternative timber harvesting methods aimed at producing both commercial values and sustaining ecosystems.