My name is Lisa Bonsignore-Opp and I am a fourth-year Environmental Studies major at the University of Chicago. In the summer of 2016, I traveled to New Zealand and Australia to study ecotourism. I would like to thank the Third Year International Travel Grant and the Deans Fund for Student Life for making this trip possible. 

Mission

Through my research, I hope to explore ecotourism and its ability to protect the environment and aid in conservation efforts.  My goal is to find the practical solutions to protect the environment for future generations.

Navigation Tips

1. Begin in the Glossary to read about the definition of Ecotourism I use throughout the website
2. Go to the Features section to learn about the environmental issues in New Zealand and Australia  
3. Staying in the Features section, read about a few ecotourism case studies and what they illuminate about the ecotourism industry  
4. Go to the Journal section to read about on going ecological research in New Zealand and Australia or to learn more about my trip specifically
5. For a conclusion of my findings and my final take on ecotourism, jump on over to Lessons
6. Bonus! To see pictures from my trip and learn more about the native species of New Zealand and Australia, check out the Gallery. Be sure to click on the image then hover over it to get all the information.