Our Mission.
GAIA Environmental Consulting specializes in providing reliable, accurate data collection, scientific research, and environmental consulting services to governmental agencies. Our team of experienced and highly qualified researchers is dedicated to conducting rigorous, science-based studies and fieldwork. The data we deliver supports informed decision-making and the development of best management practices for parks and protected areas across the United States. At GAIA, our mission is to advance environmental responsibility and sustainability through evidence-based policies, practices, and methods.
Who we work with.
GAIA Environmental Consulting partners with leading experts in social science research to support parks and protected areas across the United States. Our team brings extensive experience in assessing carrying capacities, analyzing visitor use patterns, and developing transportation models. We collaborate with agencies at the local, state, and national levels to advance methodologies and practices that safeguard the country’s most treasured natural resources.
“Between every two pine trees there is a door leading to a new way of life…Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine into trees.”
— John Muir
We offer student internships.
Whether it's a semester, a summer, or just a few weeks, GAIA Environmental Consulting offers paid student internships that provide meaningful, hands-on experience. Interns play a critical role in supporting the management of our national parks by collecting essential visitor use data that informs key decisions. You'll have the chance to engage directly with the dedicated professionals responsible for preserving these iconic landscapes. Our goal is to equip the next generation of environmental leaders with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to thrive in the environmental field.
