Ecosystem Investment Partners (EIP) was founded in 2006 on a powerful idea: economic progress and environmental health are not mutually exclusive but intrinsically linked. Challenging the conventional wisdom that pits development against nature, ecosystem investment partners are dedicated to demonstrating that thriving economies and flourishing ecosystems can, and indeed must, coexist for a sustainable future.
EIP actively refutes the outdated narrative of environmental protection versus economic development. Instead, ecosystem investment partners champion a proactive approach, constructing viable alternatives through significant land and water resource restoration projects. By applying rigorous science, strategic planning, and specialized construction techniques, they deliver meaningful offsets for the unavoidable environmental impacts of both public and private sector initiatives.
If conservation and restoration can form the basis for a viable and sustainable business, that business becomes a perpetual motion machine for both development and environmental restoration.
— Nick Dilks, Managing Partner at EIP
The importance of this work is only amplified when considering future trends. With substantial U.S. population growth projected over the next three decades, the demand for both economic opportunities and a healthier environment will intensify. Economic development is essential, and ecological impact is an unavoidable consequence of this expansion. While minimizing environmental harm remains a priority as we bolster our economy, ecosystem investment partners advocate for actively counterbalancing unavoidable impacts. This involves a commitment to rebuilding and measurably improving the health of our nation’s vital land and water resources.
Natural systems act just like the systems in our bodies. Rivers function like arteries and veins, wetlands function like kidneys, and forests function like lungs. The scale is different, but both systems are vital.
— Adam Davis, Managing Partner at EIP
Ecosystem investment partners was born from the collaboration of professionals with diverse backgrounds, united by a shared vision. This varied expertise is fundamental to EIP’s success in operating a thriving business dedicated to restoring natural systems. The team’s collective experience spans land conservation, real estate, environmental policy, finance, biology, hydrology, engineering, and construction. This diversity is bound by a common appreciation for the intrinsic value of restored nature and a persistent dedication to delivering this value to their clients.
EIP expresses sincere gratitude to the customers, investors, regulators, and collaborators who are integral to their mission. Looking forward, ecosystem investment partners are committed to expanding their capabilities to address a wider spectrum of environmental challenges and serve an even broader range of clients, reinforcing their commitment to a future where economic and ecological prosperity advance in harmony.
Sincerely,
Adam Davis, Nick Dilks, Heath Rushing
