Information Literacy For Informed Environmental Decisions
Resource Interpretations (RI) was created to meet the needs of individuals looking to better understand complex environmental and technical concepts and data, and how that information applies to their work.
Providing clear interpretation of technically challenging information is the primary foundation of RI's mission. Our goal is to help laypeople, those in non-technical disciplines, and project stakeholders by explaining how technical data can be effectively applied to business plans and decisions influencing environmental public policy.
Providing clear interpretation of technically challenging information is the primary foundation of RI's mission. Our goal is to help laypeople, those in non-technical disciplines, and project stakeholders by explaining how technical data can be effectively applied to business plans and decisions influencing environmental public policy.
Environmental Research and Analysis
We excel in managing research in watershed science and lake issues, and then effectively communicate the resulting information for local planning needs. We are also able to oversee the proper use of geospatial and related technologies to complete timely analyses when warranted. Finally, we know how to use these technologies to present information in exciting new ways; the results are often truly transformational, providing the client with new and innovative insights.
The types of projects benefiting from our services in these and other areas are many and varied. A few examples include:
The types of projects benefiting from our services in these and other areas are many and varied. A few examples include:
- Land Use Planning and Resource Conservation
- Shoreline Protection
- Understanding Runoff and Nutrient Loading Issues
- Clarification of fundamentals for current “hot button” topics such as hydraulic fracturing ("hydrofracking") and climate change.
- Providing a head start for understanding alternative energy systems and their applications.
- Summarizing technical project reports and websites into short white papers or handouts.
- Geospatial Project Planning and Management
Communication of Project Results
RI provides research and technical writing assistance to summarize and “translate”complex concepts; we are available to present information in workshops, training sessions, panel discussions or one on one. The format of the information dissemination is based on the needs and preferences of the client or audience. RI can also act as a liaison in making connections with specialists in given areas of expertise, so clients can connect with appropriate subject matter experts and make good use of the information available.
