MBI is a 501[c][3] nonprofit corporation which exists to advance the natural sciences, applied ecology and field biology. We currently are executing cooperative agreements and applied research grants with U.S. EPA and a variety of governmental and non-governmental organizations in support of biological criteria implementation and environmental indicators development at state, regional and national levels.



CABB is a center of expertise within MBI. It is one of three such regional centers established nationwide via cooperative agreements with U.S. EPA. CABB performs applied research for biological assessment and biological criteria development and aquatic implementation in support of multiple water quality and natural resource management objectives. This research is focused on improving the science and technology used to classify, assess and diagnose problems in watersheds, and making the results more widely available to a variety of potential users. We are also dedicated to enhancing the capacity of state, local and other organizations to conduct the quality and quantity of chemical, physical and biological assessments that are needed to ensure meaningful end outcomes in watershed management. This includes TMDLs, non-point source abatement, stream restoration and other outcomes. CABB and MBI perform much of this work via cooperative agreements with federal, state, local, academic and private organizations.