Purpose Over Profit
TerraStation develops tools as purposeful as the science they support. As a Minnesota Special Benefit Corporation, we are legally committed to environmental stewardship and scientific literacy.
The SBC Transition
Originally an S-Corp, we converted to an SBC in 2026 to align our legal structure with our mission. We are now legally bound to prioritize public benefit alongside business growth.
Legal Mission
Specific Public Benefit Statement
The specific public benefit of TerrSstation SBC is to promote environmental stewardship and scientific literacy by developing digital tools that facilitate the recording of field observations and the analysis of earth-related phenomena for educational and research purposes.
Pillars of Earth Learning
Stewardship
Monitoring and protecting ecosystems through precision data and analysis.
Literacy
Making data-driven intelligence accessible to all of our citizen scientists.
Guided Intelligence
Turning raw observations into actionable environmental understanding.
Integrity by Design
Our kickoff products, Seismicity and BioLog, prioritize accuracy, privacy, and accessibility. Through Guided Intelligence, we help citizen scientists interpret and appreciate geo-scientific systems, not just amass data.
Responsible AI
We use AI to bridge the gap between complex data and human understanding—never to replace human judgment or human agency. Our commitment to Humans in the Loop ensures that our Guided Intelligence steadfastly remains:
Transparent: We provide a clear understanding of how our models interpret geo-scientific data and assess the output of citizen scientists.
Accountable: Human experts verify our outputs to squash misinformation and mitigate harmful cultural biases.
Ethical: AI is a tool for empowerment, designed to enhance the learning experience.
Annual Benefit Report
2026 Annual Benefit Report: Coming March 2027
St. Paul Headquarters
TerraStation is a proud member of the Wellworth co-working community in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. Our headquarters is an exciting hub for visioning and developing the next generation of environmental applications.