
About Us
BlueTerra Partners is a collaborative consulting firm advancing environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and community well-being. Drawing on a trusted network of leaders in government, science communication, and partnership development, we help organizations make real progress on today’s climate challenges. Our work centers on inclusive dialogue, co-created solutions, and tangible outcomes—for people, communities, and the planet.
Collaborative Leadership
We unite diverse stakeholders and foster authentic partnerships to co-create effective, sustainable solutions.
Data-Driven Strategy
Our approach combines rigorous analysis with clear science , ensuring every decision is accessible, grounded, and actionable.
Real-World Results
We turn bold ideas into measurable action—delivering positive impact for clients, communities, and the environment.
How BlueTerra Partners Is Different
BlueTerra Partners bridges policy, science, and community to address today’s most complex climate and sustainability challenges. Founded by a senior federal leader with award-winning science communication expertise, BlueTerra works through a trusted network of collaborators to design and deliver practical, funded solutions with measurable impact.
Our work is grounded in rigorous analysis and transparent, evidence-based processes that build trust and lasting results. With experience spanning government, private industry, and community organizations, we create cross-sector partnerships that drive action through clear communication and genuine engagement.
We go beyond recommendations by guiding inclusive, adaptive processes where diverse voices—including adversarial ones—can find common ground and co-create solutions. The result:
Stronger Buy-In: Clear, tailored communication fosters engagement and shared understanding from the start.
Innovative Outcomes: Diverse perspectives, informed by data, spark creative and effective solutions.
Seamless Implementation: Early collaboration streamlines rollout and builds momentum.
Community Trust: Transparent messaging fosters confidence and long-term relationships.
Resilient Partnerships: Ongoing learning and monitoring ensure alliances are built for the future.
At every step, BlueTerra turns bold ideas into measurable results—helping agencies, organizations, and communities achieve their sustainability and resilience goals.
Meet Joe Smith—Founder and Principal, BlueTerra Partners
Joe bridges federal leadership and broadcast media to deliver collaborative, impactful environmental solutions. With more than 20 years of experience—14 years managing multi-stakeholder federal initiatives and 6 years communicating complex meteorological information—he excels at orchestrating complex partnerships to drive measurable sustainability outcomes. His expertise in translating scientific data into clear, actionable insights ensures communities and decision-makers are fully informed, actively engaged, and empowered to be part of the solution. Leading every engagement, Joe leverages a curated network of partnership experts, grant specialists, and talented facilitators to provide clients with elite, project-specific expertise alongside personalized service and direct accountability.
Full resume available upon request.
Past Performance
Large-Scale Public-Private Collaboration
Successfully expanded, managed, and implemented a $10 million public-private partnership with The Coca-Cola Company, delivering sustainable watershed restoration outcomes nationwide through innovative long-term collaboration.
Award-Winning Leadership
for Climate Resilience
Recognized with the Forest Service Chief’s Award for leading wildfire and climate adaptation strategies, driving cross-sector partnerships and implementing resilient, data-driven solutions reducing wildfire risk nationwide.
Community Outreach and Science Communication
Provided critical emergency weather information to over 250,000 community members in Central Florida, building public trust and safeguarding lives during major hurricane events with clear and accessible science communication.

Collaborative Solutions.
A Vibrant Tomorrow.
Let’s work together on collaborative solutions to the challenges of today—and ensure a vibrant tomorrow. Contact us to learn more about our mission or if you’d like to partner with us.
hello@blueterrapartners.com
(305) 487-8982
2125 Biscayne Blvd. Ste. 604
Miami, FL 33137