With more than 40 areas of specialization and a combined 100+ years of experience in their fields, CSG consultants have the know-how, expertise and understanding to help with any sustainability projects, no matter how large or small.


Areas of Specialization:

Sustainable Tourism

Ecotourism

Strategic Planning

Water Resource Management and Policy

Environmental and Educational Program Evaluation

Capacity Building and Training

Grant Writing




Nik Strong-Cvetich, Consultant,
Coldstream Sustainability Group

MA in Public Administration in International Management from the Monterey Institute of International Studies; BA in International Affairs from Lewis and Clark College; Development Project Management Certificate.

Nik Strong-Cvetich is an environmental consultant, filmmaker, and human living in Santa Cruz, CA. He was the co-founder of the Conservation Leadership Program at the Monterey Institute of International Studies, a program that trains international professionals in critical aspects of conservation project management. He has presented and published scholarly work on ecotourism as a tool for peace-building and post-conflict resolution in the Balkans and East Africa, and serves as the Professional Training Program Director for International Peace Parks Expeditions. He has also worked as a consultant in ecotourism development in Croatia, Bosnia and Costa Rica. As Program Manager for the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County and formerly as Associate Director of the Coastal Watershed Council, he has worked on water resource management issues in the Monterey Bay area. In 2009, he produced and directed his first documentary film, Build, which was featured in the Santa Cruz and Seattle Skateboard Film festivals. He is fluent in Spanish, French and Italian.