Membership
Become a member of the Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology!
We are an organization that connects a network of people to collaborate and share knowledge about the ecology of the Columbia Mountains and its regional ecosystems.
CMI’s goal is to build the capacity of people working in various fields of applied ecology to benefit natural resource management in our region. Be part of our 1500+ person network!
Membership is Community!
- Discounted fees at CMI events
- Advance notice of workshops and courses through the CMI Newsletter
Membership is Engagement!
- Annual Member’s Research Forum and AGM
- Share your news (current research projects, publications, event announcements, etc) with the CMI community via our monthly newsletters. Just send your information to office@cmiae.org
Membership is Having a Voice!
- Vote in the proceedings of our Society
- Propose events and participate in event steering committees
See our Supporters page here for a list of our current Group members
| Membership Category | Annual * Membership Fee |
| Individual
Ideal for early-career professionals and enthusiasts looking to grow their network |
$50.00 |
| Student
If your school has a corporate membership with us, your membership is completely free. Currently eligible institutions:
(Must provide student number when registering for membership) |
$25.00 |
| Group** – three options available. Please contact us for more information.
Minnow Tier (2–10 people) Trout Tier (11–25 people) Sturgeon Tier (26+ people) |
$175.00
$200.00
$225.00 |
| Add the option to automatically renew each year so you don’t have to remember to do it! We’ll automatically invoice you in January of each year if you select this option. |
* Memberships are annual following the regular calendar year. Memberships purchased after Oct 1 will include the following calendar year.
** We require an up-to-date list of all individuals covered under Group memberships. This can be a new list if it is your first membership with us, confirmation that your existing list remains unchanged, or an updated list reflecting any additions or removals. Please also identify the primary contact for renewal purposes.
Step 1: Download the members spreadsheet
Download and complete the members spreadsheet below with details of all individuals covered under this membership.
👉 2026 CMI Group Members spreadsheet (XLSX)
Step 2: Upload your completed spreadsheet
Upload the completed spreadsheet when purchasing your membership via the link below. If your list is unchanged from last year, no upload is required.
After purchasing your membership, you can update your members list at any time by uploading an updated version here or contacting office@cmiae.org
Click here to purchase your membership!
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Brendan Wilson
