EPIC was established in 2000 with the mission to protect the Caribbean environment through research and community-based action. This mission is achieved through three core programs:

1. Conservation of Wetlands and Coastal Habitats
2. Songbirds as Environmental Indicators
3. Conservation of Key Marine Bird Habitats

When approaching projects at new sites, their methodology typically begins with scientific research, scoping meetings, and building partnerships. They then create an effective plan for conducting outreach programs and, ultimately, community-based actions to protect and/or restore habitats and threatened species.