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AEI focuses largely on one aspect of Acoustic Ecology, environmental effects of human sound; the Institute is separate from two related organizations that are more wide-ranging: the longtime global umbrella organization, the World Forum for Acoustic Ecology [WEBSITE] and the WFAE US affiliate, the American Society for Acoustic Ecology [WEB PAGE].

AcousticEcology.org is the website of the Acoustic Ecology Institute, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. The Acoustic Ecology Institute was founded in 2003 as a spin-off of EarthEar.com, a commercial soundscape art catalog.

AcousticEcology.org provides access to news, academic research, public policy advocates, and articles and essays about sound and listening. We hope that these diverse threads of information and passion will be of service to policy makers, the media, and interested individuals. Please be in touch with any comments or feedback you may have. [SEE SITE HIGHLIGHTS]

A sampling of Acoustic Ecology Institute Activities

  • Wrote comprehensive research overview on seismic survey airguns (January 2004) [MORE]
  • Moderated panel on Ocean Noise at the 8th International Wildlife Law Conference (New Orleans, November 2004)
  • Presenting soundscape awareness programs in Santa Fe Public Schools (ongoing)
  • Organized Acoustic Ecology Lecture Series at College of Santa Fe (20042/5 to 2006/7 academic years) [MORE]
  • Participated in the formation of the American Society for Acoustic Ecology, AEI founder Jim Cummings elected first President of ASAE. [MORE]
  • Guest edited a special Ocean Noise edition of the Journal of International Wildlife Law and Policy (published in 2007)
  • Member of the curatorial team for Ear to the Earth, a symposium (December 2005) and festival (March 2005) hosted by the EMF in New York. [MORE]

NEW! AEI CD BY DAVID DUNN
The Sound of Light in Trees: Bark Beetles and the Acoustic Ecology of Pinyon Pines
100% of all sales revenues benefit Acoustic Ecology Institute!
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Acoustic Ecology Institute Mission Statement

The Acoustic Ecology Institute works to increase personal and social awareness of our sound environment, through education programs in schools, regional events, and our internationally recognized website, AcousticEcology.org, a comprehensive clearinghouse for information on sound-related environmental issues and scientific research. On public policy questions, we tend toward the precautionary principle (erring on the side of caution while awaiting definitive research). Our over-arching goal is to help find pragmatic ways to bridge the gaps between extreme positions voiced by advocacy-oriented organizations, and so to contribute toward the development of ethical public policies regarding sound.

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Contact info
Acoustic Ecology Institute
Attn: Jim Cummings
45 Cougar Canyon
Santa Fe, NM 87508
ph 505-466-1879 fax 866-571-0416

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