# Midwest Biodiversity Institute (MBI)

> MBI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research organization dedicated to water quality assessment, protection and restoration of biodiversity, and environmental education. Based in Hilliard, Ohio, MBI serves clients nationwide with bioassessment services, taxonomic identification, policy review, data analysis, and professional training — including Ohio EPA Credible Data Program certification.

MBI was founded in 1994 and is a recognized leader in aquatic bioassessment, stream monitoring methodology, and macroinvertebrate taxonomy. The organization provides training that qualifies participants to collect credible data under Ohio EPA standards.

- Address: 4673 Northwest Parkway, Hilliard, OH 43026
- Phone: (614) 457-6000
- Email: info@mwbinst.com
- Website: https://mwbinst.com

## Services

- [What We Do](https://mwbinst.com/what-we-do): Bioassessment, taxonomic identification, environmental data analysis, policy review, stream monitoring, habitat evaluation (QHEI)

## Training & Courses

- [Professional Courses](https://mwbinst.com/courses): QDC (Qualified Data Collector) certification training, QHEI habitat assessment, macroinvertebrate and fish bioassessment (Levels 1-3)
- [Citizen Science](https://mwbinst.com/courses/citizen-science): Community-level stream monitoring and environmental education programs

## Publications

- [Articles](https://mwbinst.com/publications/articles): Research articles on bioassessment, water quality, and environmental science
- [News](https://mwbinst.com/publications/news): Organization updates, field work reports, and community engagement
- [Technical Reports](https://mwbinst.com/publications/tech-reports): Detailed technical and scientific reports

## About

- [Our Team](https://mwbinst.com/who-we-are): Scientists, researchers, and educators specializing in aquatic biology and environmental assessment
- [Our Board](https://mwbinst.com/who-we-are/board): Board of Directors
- [Employment](https://mwbinst.com/who-we-are/employment): Current job openings
- [FAQ](https://mwbinst.com/faq): Frequently asked questions about courses, services, and registration
- [Glossary](https://mwbinst.com/glossary): Environmental science and bioassessment terminology

## Optional

- [Contact](https://mwbinst.com/contact): Contact form and information
- [Donate](https://mwbinst.com/donate): Support MBI's mission
- [Privacy Policy](https://mwbinst.com/privacy-policy): Privacy and data handling practices