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PRODUCING SOLUTIONS THROUGH GOOD SCIENCE
As the Executive Director of the Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research (TIAER) I am a strong proponent of solving problems through good science. Part of our mission at TIAER is to address pressing environmental issues facing the state and nation. We do this everyday with highly qualified individuals striving to achieve that goal that was set out when TIAER was created.
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We are a unique multidisciplinary research center providing a setting for environmental studies focusing on the interface between the government and private sector to develop effective public policies and cooperative science-based solutions. Founded in 1991, TIAER was the first to recognize that emerging environmental issues required new policy based on sound science, economic research and field experience.
In addition to the scientists, economists, engineers, modelers, as well as field and technical staff, the Institute houses and operates a first class laboratory. The TIAER lab was recently certified under the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program. We also continue to operate our 1,000,000 acre outdoor laboratory in the Bosque River watershed, which is one of the most intensively monitored watersheds in the nation.
The Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research was created by the Texas Legislature and is based at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. Tarleton State University is part of the Texas A&M University System. The legislation that established TIAER dictates that we shall conduct applied research, economic inquiry, and institutional, statutory and regulatory analysis to address pressing environmental issues facing the state and nation, and assist public entities in the development and implementation of policies that promote environmental quality while maintaining a viable economy. With this charge we continue to work with local, state, federal, and international constituencies to help solve problems through solid science.
TIAER seeks to involve all affected interests through open research forums. These forums draw together elected officials, agency personnel, researchers, and affected interest group representatives to define key issues, focus research activities and develop proposed solutions. This approach aids the development of practical, equitable, and economically feasible solutions to environmental concerns.
Even though our work and activities at TIAER have grown tremendously over the last 18 years, we still have a basic goal of solving problems through good science. If you would like to be a part of helping us find viable answers to environmental challenges, or just have questions about the work we do, please feel free to contact us. |
