Seventh Generation Institute is a nonprofit 501(c)3 conservation organization, based in Santa
Fe, New Mexico, and dedicated to promoting sustainable resource use, biodiversity
conservation, ecosystem restoration, and ensuring an optimistic future for the human
communities that depend on the natural world.

Our guiding philosophy is that effective conservation and sustainable use will only occur with
both credible applied science and strong community participation. Applied science enables us
to evaluate the effectiveness of our conservation efforts and continuously improve them. It
also provides a strong foundation to make informed decisions about stewarding natural
resources. 7GI utilizes applied science through adaptive management wherever appropriate.
Seventh Generation Institute

"In Every Deliberation,
We Must Consider
the Impact of Our Decisions
On the Next Seven Generations."

- Great Law of the Six
Nations of the Iroquois -
Programs and
Projects
The emphasis on working together with the
community is the second key characteristic
of Seventh Generation Institute. 7GI does
not lobby, litigate, protest, or take
confrontational positions on issues. Instead,
we partner with government agencies at all
levels, user groups, tribes, community
organizations and private landowners to
find win-win alternatives and improve the
stewardship of natural resources.

We carry out our own
programs and projects  
and we also act as a nonprofit contractor to
communities, agencies, and other
organizations.   
We are a small and lean organization with the flexibility to innovate and to act quickly.  
Most of our projects are carried out in the Southwest of the U.S. Occasionally 7GI works in
Latin America and the Caribbean.  

For more information about our programs, our
partners and people, and how your
organization can work with us, please explore our site.



Seventh Generation Institute is not affiliated with Seventh Generation Inc., the manufacturer of diapers,
household cleaning products, etc.