Intervale Associates provides programs and services in the fields of conservation, heritage interpretation, sustainable tourism, and rural development.

Intervale was founded by leading experts in wildlife conservation, tourism planning, heritage conservation, and environmental problem-solving. Kathleen A. Blanchard, Ph.D., has developed successful, award-winning conservation projects over 25 years.

We are experienced in participatory and community-based research and program development, having applied this approach over many years to conservation and heritage projects in rural areas of Canada and internationally. In collaboration with other organizations and rural communities, we have demonstrated the effectiveness of community-based approaches in achieving conservation objectives while providing benefits to rural communities.

Our reach extends to Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, and other areas around the world. Yet much of our approach is inspired from our heritage and years of work with people in the Atlantic and Gulf of St. Lawrence regions of Canada. We take a very positive approach to conservation and to making conservation work for people.