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Rebuilding Species Through Simulation and Education

Using AI-powered ecosystem modeling to guide conservation strategy and empower communities. Simulation before intervention. Education as multiplier.

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Species in Recovery

1.2M+

Simulations Run

140+

Educators Trained

The Challenge

Population Collapse is Nonlinear

Intervention without modeling increases risk. Species populations don't decline gradually -- they collapse past critical thresholds. Understanding these dynamics requires simulation, not intuition.

POPULATION_MODEL / NONLINEAR_DECLINESIMULATION

68%

Average wildlife population decline since 1970

40K+

Species currently classified as threatened

73%

Failed interventions due to insufficient modeling

Core Technology

AI-Powered Ecosystem Simulation

Our simulation engine models multi-variable population dynamics, habitat viability, and intervention outcomes. Test strategies before deploying them in the field.

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Multi-Variable Population Modeling

Simulate population dynamics across generations using birth rates, mortality, carrying capacity, and genetic diversity variables.

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Habitat Modeling

Model habitat suitability, fragmentation effects, and corridor connectivity to predict species viability under changing land-use scenarios.

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Intervention Scenario Testing

Run comparative simulations across intervention methods -- translocation, habitat restoration, predator management -- to identify optimal strategies.

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Risk Projection

Project extinction probability timelines under various climate and human activity scenarios using Monte Carlo simulation methods.

SIMULATION_PREVIEW / INTERACTIVEIDLE

Toggle Variables

65%
200
+1.5C

Simulation Output

Survival Probability

68%

Projected Population

312

Risk Level

Moderate

MODEL_ANALYSIS

Population is at a tipping point. Strategic intervention could shift trajectory toward recovery.

VIABILITY INDEX68%

Knowledge

Education Platform

Conservation requires understanding. Our education programs bridge the gap between computational modeling and on-the-ground conservation action.

Open Simulation Labs

Free access to our simulation engine for researchers, students, and conservation practitioners. Run population models, test intervention hypotheses, and share results with the community.

Student Workshops

Structured workshop series teaching computational ecology, population dynamics, and AI-assisted conservation planning. Available for high school through graduate level.

Public Dashboards

Live dashboards tracking active species recovery projects. Population data, intervention progress, and ecosystem health metrics -- open and transparent.

Curriculum Modules

Ready-to-deploy educational modules integrating simulation tools into STEM curricula. Aligned with national science standards and designed for hands-on learning.

SIMULATION_LAB / CLASSROOM_VIEWPREVIEW

Active Simulations

3,847

This semester

Student Users

2,150

Across 23 institutions

Published Models

412

Peer-reviewed outputs

Impact

Active Projects

Each project represents an active simulation and conservation modeling effort. Click through for detailed population data, intervention strategies, and projected outcomes.

North Atlantic Right Whale

Northwest Atlantic

Current Population

340

Target Goal

1,000

Active Simulation34%

Monarch Butterfly

North America (Eastern)

Current Population

~60M

Target Goal

300M

Active Simulation20%

California Condor

Western United States

Current Population

561

Target Goal

1,500

Modeling Complete37%

Coral (Staghorn)

Caribbean Basin

Current Population

Critically Low

Target Goal

Stable Coverage

Active Simulation12%

Amur Leopard

Russian Far East

Current Population

120

Target Goal

500

Data Collection24%

Vaquita Porpoise

Gulf of California

Current Population

10

Target Goal

200

Critical Priority5%

Principles

Foundation Philosophy

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Intelligence applied to ecology.

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Simulation before intervention.

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Education as multiplier.

Systems thinking over sentiment. We model, measure, and educate -- because species recovery demands rigor, not just hope.

Accountability

Full Transparency

Trust is earned through openness. Every aspect of our operations -- finances, governance, impact metrics -- is available for public inspection.

501(c)(3) Status

Registered tax-exempt nonprofit organization. EIN available upon request. Full compliance with IRS reporting requirements.

Financial Transparency

Annual reports, IRS Form 990, and audited financial statements published openly. Every dollar traced from donation to impact.

Impact Dashboards

Public-facing dashboards showing project outcomes, simulation accuracy, species recovery metrics, and educational reach in real time.

Governance Structure

Independent Board of Directors with expertise in conservation biology, AI research, education, and nonprofit law. Advisory council of field scientists.

FUND_ALLOCATION / FY2025AUDITED
Program ServicesSimulation, research, field modeling
72%
EducationWorkshops, curriculum, open labs
18%
AdministrationOperations, compliance, reporting
7%
FundraisingDonor engagement, campaigns
3%

Take Action

Get Involved

Every contribution -- financial, intellectual, or educational -- directly powers simulation models and conservation programs that protect endangered species.

100% of donations fund programs and research
Tax-deductible under 501(c)(3) status
Transparent impact reporting for all donors
Open-access simulation tools for educators
Research partnership opportunities available

Ecosystem

Zaplit Foundation works alongside Zaplit.com -- the infrastructure platform that builds the IoT hardware and AI systems we use to power our simulations and field monitoring.

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