Why it Matters
Geos Institute, which operates in environment, conservation, and scientific research, signed a termination of its lobbying registration on September 4.
The organization conducted in-house lobbying from 2009 through mid-2026, serving as both its own registrant and client throughout that period. Its final termination filing disclosed zero dollars in lobbying activity for the second quarter of 2026.
The Big Picture
The organization reported $10,100 in lobbying expenses in the third quarter of 2009 and $23,403 in the fourth quarter of 2009, with quarterly filing amounts ranging from zero to $24,727 between 2009 and 2015. In the past four quarters, however, the Institute reported zero lobbying expenses, a clear sign that the operation was winding down. It also had zero active lobbyists and zero lobbying disclosures on record at the time of termination.
Geos Institute's early lobbying efforts focused on Pacific Northwest forest policy. In the third quarter of 2009, the organization lobbied on natural resources and science and technology issues with the stated purpose of conserving and restoring old growth forests, aquatic and riparian resources.
That work extended into the fourth quarter of 2009, when Geos Institute lobbied on S. 2895, the Oregon Eastside Forests Restoration, Old Growth Protection and Jobs Act. The organization worked on all sections of the bill, which aimed to conserve and restore old growth forests, aquatic and riparian resources in six National Forests on the Eastside of Oregon.
The Bottom Line
During a political moment when environmental protection efforts are often left by the wayside, another firm focused on conservation shutters its lobbying efforts. This begs the question: will other lobbying agencies follow suit?
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