Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is an independent non-profit environmental research organization located in Millbrook, New York, specializing in ecosystem science. The institute conducts long-term field investigations into freshwater health, forest ecology, urban ecology, and the ecological drivers of infectious disease transmission. By translating ecological research into environmental policy guidance and educational programs, Cary Institute helps communities manage and protect freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems.