The current focus of the Four Corners Institute's work is the restoration of natural ecosystems in the Southwest. Mountain forests, plateau grasslands, riparian communities — the beautiful landscapes of the Southwest have been changed by human use over the centuries. The integrity of many ecosystems has been impaired and the resilience of sustainable resources has declined.

The Four Corners Institute works to bring together the diverse voices of the Southwest, people with a stake in the health and integrity of the environment, to collaborate in their recovery. Current scientific knowledge can help assist partners in making resource choices that restore and revive our natural places.