
SPIRE
Solutions
Sourcing Professional Impact Resources & Expertise
Why SPIRE?
SPIRE Solutions is a collaborative network of independent consultants offering diverse expertise in natural resource conservation. We provide flexible, tailored solutions to deliver senior-level insight and capacity exactly when needed, without the overhead of full-time staffing.
We help clients tackle complex conservation challenges by combining deep experience with strategic thinking. Whether you’re working with land, water, or wildlife, we’ll help you build solutions that last, for both the environment and the communities that depend on it.
At the heart of our work, there are four core beliefs:
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People drive success. Lasting results come from bringing diverse voices to the table, keeping things transparent, and empowering stakeholders to take action.
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Alignment creates impact. Effective conservation aligns policy and advocacy with rigorous science, on-the-ground realities of working lands, and the perspectives of those most affected.
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Visuals tell the story. Maps, interactive tools, and data visualizations are important when communicating complex resource information and driving informed decisions.
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Knowledge enables effective stewardship. You can't manage what you don't understand—thorough inventory and monitoring , along with data-driven insights, drive realistic and sustainable practices that enhance productivity, preserve biodiversity, and conserve rural working lands needed to support healthy communities.
Everything we do at SPIRE puts these beliefs into practice. From developing policy and building coalitions to analyzing data and implementing projects on the ground, we're working toward conservation success that endures.

Our
EXPERTISE
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & POLICY ADVOCACY
We’ll help you build a strong coalition by facilitating meaningful stakeholder engagement. We align diverse interests and voices by developing targeted strategies, identifying key regulatory and legislative opportunities, and providing expert advocacy to influence decision-making. We know how to navigate complex landscapes and deliver sustainable outcomes for our clients and communities.
GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS & ASSET INVENTORY
We map and analyze landscapes to give you a clear picture of what you're working with, whether that's natural resources, infrastructure, or ecological features. Our geospatial analysis uses GIS technology to identify and evaluate natural resources, helping you plan and manage more effectively.
INTERACTIVE DATA VISUALIZATION & MAPPING
Interactive mapping and visualization tools help translate complex data into clear and compelling stories. At SPIRE, we have the means to help you create platforms that enable stakeholders to explore spatial information, simulate scenarios, visualize relationships, and communicate findings effectively. These simple tools can help stakeholders understand complex issues, work together more effectively, and make better decisions.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION
From concept to completion, we turn ideas into reality. Great ideas require strong execution, so we handle planning, permitting, funding strategies, and on-the-ground support to ensure your conservation work delivers successful outcomes that meet stakeholder objectives.

CONSULTANTS
Our team of independent consultants operate independently or collaborate seamlessly on projects, delivering tailored expertise to meet each client's unique needs.

Jenny brings 25 years of experience in wildlife conservation, private lands stewardship, and natural resource policy to SPIRE Solutions. A strategic consultant, she excels at building partnerships, designing collaborative initiatives, and delivering high-impact education, outreach, and advocacy. With a strong commitment to working lands, hunter-supported conservation, and the principles of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, she has collaborated with statewide organizations, agencies, institutions, and landowners to create programs, engage teams, advance conservation and policy initiatives, and secure funding.
A quick study, strategic thinker, team builder, and skilled communicator, Jenny draws on extensive networks across political, regulatory, conservation, forestry, hunting, agriculture, and research sectors to align stakeholders and turn vision into results.
Jenny Sanders
Principal Consultant
Jenny Sanders

Amy brings 30 years of expertise in natural resource management and geospatial technology to SPIRE Solutions. A certified GIS Professional (GISP), she has led interdisciplinary teams on high-profile state, regional, and national conservation initiatives, with a focus on geospatial tool development, data analysis, and project management.
Results-driven and detail-oriented, Amy excels at coordinating complex projects and delivering high-quality outcomes that drive conservation success. Leveraging advanced geospatial technologies such as remote sensing, spatial modeling, and interactive mapping platforms, she transforms data into actionable insights that inform decision-making and optimize resource allocation across diverse landscapes. Passionate about stewardship of land, water, and wildlife, she brings a collaborative spirit and deep desire to help people succeed.
Amy G. Snelgrove, GISP
Principal Consultant
Amy G. Snelgrove, GISP

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