Stakeholder Engagement (IMAGE) University of Vermont Caption A new study in the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences shows that "in-person, hands-on outreach and engagement can make the policy impacts of environmental research stronger," says Stephen Posner, a researcher at the University of Vermont who led the research. In this photo, Brad Eichelberger (second from left), a scientist with the Natural Capital Project, engages a group of stakeholders with the InVEST tool. Credit Natural Capital Project Usage Restrictions with coverage of associated story License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.