Applied Research . GBBO sponsors research that makes a difference. There is a great need for basic inventory and monitoring projects, such as the Nevada Breeding Bird Atlas and the Little Valley MAPS bird banding station. The Walker Lake Loon Satellite Telemetry Project is one such study. All of our work involves a growing network of volunteers focused on providing decision-makers with the information they need to make informed decisions about the management and conservation of bird populations in the Great basin.
Good science forms the basis of good decisions.
Public Education . Our work involves the community, and it is our goal to get students, families, birders, and the interested public more involved. We also want to bring attention to important bird areas in the Great Basin and to work with others to ensure their long-term conservation. We are working to develop a network of volunteers who are interested in learning more about birds in the Great Basin and who want to help teach others about the wonders of birds.