Research & Tools

The Sonoran Institute’s multi-disciplinary Research Team collaborates with program staff and external partners on conservation, environmental, land use and planning issues. Our researchers’ and analysts’ diverse perspectives and experience produce comprehensive understanding of issues, enabling the Institute to advance solutions to real-world problems. 

Climate Change

The Institute is gearing up to provide information and tools to help local and regional decision-makers integrate sustainable planning and climate change strategies into their growth and land management efforts.

Economics

Research related to the West’s changing economy helps inform community decisions and public policies on growth, land use, mining, public lands and more.

Ecosystem Science

Institute scientists monitor ecological trends and conduct research to better protect natural resources in partnership with land management agencies.

Landscape Ecology

Institute researchers investigate issues related to growth and its impacts on the Intermountain West’s environment, public lands, energy, climate change and water resources.

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy – Sonoran Institute Joint Venture

A partnership that works to improve land conservation, planning and design, and urban form in the West.