Our Mission
The mission of the NC Biodiversity Project (NCBP) is to promote public interest in North Carolina’s rich diversity of native species and ecosystems, and to support biodiversity conservation statewide.
The members of the NCBP all place high value on the natural world and are committed to its protection. We believe that we are truly in the midst of a sixth great extinction event, one that is entirely the result of human dominance and unlimited exploitation of the planet. We believe this mega-extinction can only be slowed if humans are first aware that it is happening; second, care enough both about the living planet as well as their own existence within it to spare at least a viable portion from our total exploitation; and third, have sufficient understanding of how the natural world works to become effective environmental stewards, acting for the benefit of the entire planet, ourselves included.
The NC Biodiversity Project is a tax-exempt public charity under Internal Revenue Code Section
501(c)(3).
Who We Are
The members of the NCBP include professional biologists, science educators, conservationists, nature photographers, and amateur naturalists, all of whom have long histories of studying particular groups of species.
What We Are Doing
- Creating and maintaining a collection of websites which provide easily accessible information on the full range of species in our state.
- Conducting biodiversity surveys to inform conservation efforts around the state.
- Organizing public outreach and education efforts to promote the conservation of our state’s biodiversity.
How You Can Help
- Submit your sightings of North Carolina species through our websites.
- Educate others about the importance of conserving biodiversity.
- Contact us to find out how you can help with our work.
Our Partners
The NCBP was originally formed as a collaboration with the NC Division of Parks and Recreation. We have since formed partnerships with the Southern Conservation Partners and the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program. In addition to these formal partnerships, we also work in collaboration with organizations such as the NC State Insect Museum.
Learn more about Our Partnerships
Learn more about the History of the NCBP