Advises the deans of the University of Washington College of Forestry and College of Ocean and Fishery Sciences, as well as the Director of the Olympic Natural Resources Center, on policies for the Center which demonstrate innovative management methods that successfully integrate environmental and economic interests into pragmatic management of forest and ocean resources. It also serves as a catalyst for interdisciplinary and collaborative work, bringing together expertise from forest resources and ocean and fishery sciences. By integrating research with education and outreach, it unites researchers, students, professionals, and the public.