About the Institute
The Institute for Natural Resources - Portland is part of the Oregon University System's Institute for Natural Resources (INR) based at Oregon State University in Corvallis. The INR was created by OSU and the Oregon Legislature in 2001 as an independent institute in the Research Office of OSU. Lisa Gaines is Interim Director.
At Portland State University, INR - Portland is part of the School of the Environment within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Our Programs
INR - Portland contains three main programs:
- Oregon Biodiversity Information Center (ORBIC)
- Natural Areas Program
- Pacific Northwest Landscape Assessment and Mapping Program (PNW-LAMP)
Previously known as the Oregon Natural Heritage Information Center, ORBIC's key function is to maintain, develop and distribute biodiversity information in Oregon. The center works with a variety of agency, NGO, and private partners to provide the most comprehensive information on plants, wildlife, fish, fungi, and vegetation throughout Oregon. ORBIC maintains the rare and endangered species database for Oregon.
The Natural Areas Program in Oregon is an outgrowth of an interagency effort to establish state, federal and private natural areas throughout the Pacific Northwest.
PNW-LAMP works to model vegetation patterns in the Pacific Northwest in relation to natural resource management, wildlife, and ecology.
News
To read about INR's latest projects and news, see our newsletters and highlights page or sign up to receive newsletters via e-mail.
Publications
Search recent and archived publications from the INR publications and libraries page.
Contact Information
Our offices are located in the University Center Building in Suite 335.
Mailing address:
Institute for Natural Resources / INR
Portland State University
P.O. Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751
phone: 503-725-9950
fax: 503-725-9960
Staff contacts and profiles: Portland staff, all INR staff.
