The Great Basin Institute | 5,056 followers on LinkedIn. GBI is an interdisciplinary field studies organization that promotes environmental conservation throughout the West. | The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies organization that promotes environmental research, education, and conservation throughout the West. The Institute advances science-based adaptive management of public lands n through educational outreach and direct service programs. We connect passionate, experienced and knowledgeable people with the important work of managing landscapes, wildlife and other resources across the West.