• /images/about/spotlight/spotlight4.jpg

    NGI is a regional leader in providing integrated research and education to improve resiliency and conservation

    Image One

  • /images/about/spotlight/spotlight5.jpg

    NGI was founded on the principle of ecosystems-based management in a regional setting

    Image Two

  • /images/about/spotlight/spotlight6.jpg

    The leadership at NGI maintains a regional focus and fosters collaborative efforts between federal and regional interests

    Image Three

  • /images/about/spotlight/spotlight7.jpg

    A diverse mix of research backgrounds and a wide-breadth of research focus areas make NGI one of the most comprehensive regional research organizations in the region

    Image Four

About NGI >> Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan

NGI Advisory Council Meeting, October 2008

The NGI Strategic Plan 2011-2021 was adopted in June 2011.

NGI Strategic Plan 2011 - 2021 (~2.6MB)

Vision

NGI will be a regional leader providing integrative research and education to improve the resiliency and conservation of the Northern Gulf of Mexico.

Mission

NGI conducts high-impact research and education programs in the Northern Gulf of Mexico region focused on integration - integration of the land-coast-ocean-atmosphere continuum; integration of research to operations; and integration of individual organizational strengths into a holistic program. The program shall measurably contribute to the recovery and future health, safety, resilience and productivity of the region, through sustained research and applications in a geospatial and ecosystem context.

Goals

Goal 1: Develop high-impact regional research programs within the four NGI themes.

Goal 2: Develop high-impact regional education and outreach programs within the four NGI themes.

Goal 3: Create strategic partnerships with other organizations to enhance northern Gulf regional research and educational efforts.

Goal 4: Transition research into new or enhanced products and operations.

Goal 5: Communicate NGI research, activities, and opportunities through traditional and non-traditional channels.

Goal 6: Build and maintain a NGI framework and culture that fosters collaboration and maximizes human potential.