John R. Everett holding freshly caught cod fish on deck during winter long-lining in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Our quality of life relies on healthy, biologically rich, and ecologically functional natural environments. Our foundation will advance research and conservation efforts to better understand, protect, and manage natural systems and resources for current and future generations.

Mission

Our mission is to rebuild and sustain living natural resources through research and conservation efforts as we work to promote wise use of resources. Our goal is to create vibrant communities that shepherd the welfare of natural resources with efficient and sustainable harvesting and regulatory systems. We believe vibrant communities depend on healthy, biologically rich, and ecologically functional natural systems. Through science-based management and responsible stewardship, we work to protect and sustain natural resources for the benefit of current and future generations.

Vision

We envision a future in which humans recognize that our quality of life relies on healthy, biologically rich, and ecologically functional natural environments and a vibrant community that shepherds the welfare of resources with efficient harvesting and regulatory systems.

Our Values: Leadership • Integrity • Flexibility • Efficiency • Responsiveness

EVCARF provides science and regulatory advice to:

  • Foster conservation of Living Natural Resources
  • Achieve sustainable, efficient and wise use of resources
  • Answer basic research questions about humans and our relationship to the environment
  • Design and test alternative fishing and farming technologies
  • Improve regulatory efficiency in conservation programs while reducing administrative and enforcement costs, maximizing optimum yield and increasing compliance.

See our types of Projects and our Projects List - Together, we can create a future where nature thrives. Support us in making a difference!