Mission Statement: To promote sustainable coexistence between people and nature through scientific research and public education.

Balanced Ecology, Inc. (BEI) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the use of science and education to increase public knowledge and awareness of wildlife issues, wildlife and habitat conservation, and a sustainable coexistence.

Balanced Ecology, Inc. emphasizes a balanced approach to conservation by promoting collaboration between interest groups, such as state and federal agencies, academic institutions, conservation organizations, landowners, and interested individuals and by taking into consideration habitat, wildlife and human activities.

Balanced Ecology, Inc. is an all-volunteer organization. All funds are used exclusively for the direct advancement of our mission.