Sustainability of Sonoma County wineries
These projects review the effects of wine-growing on water and other natural resources. Biodynamic agriculture and other sustainable practices are recommended for reducing environmental impacts. Ethical issues are explored.
Carbon budget for Corte Madera marsh
Tidal salt marshes are important carbon sequestration environments. We analyzed sediment gathered from three core samples at varying distances from a tidal channel to determine carbon accumulation for the past century.
Impacts of cattle grazing on grassland communities
Despite decreased vegetation height, thatch depth, and increased soil compaction, cattle grazing did not impact the observation rate of ground-dwelling grassland vertebrates.
Master Plan for Galbreath Preserve facilities
The Galbreath Preserve is our diamond in the rough - 3,600 acres of diverse and inspirational lands but without the overnight facilities needed for students, faculty and community to fully study human-environment interactions. This architectural plan sets the direction for a suite of zero carbon emission facilities that elicits innovation while at the same time educating all visitors to the preserve.
Effects of land use on riparian areas
Changes in land management have had significant effects on riparian areas of the North Coast.
Comparing salamander abundance in restored and unrestored habitat
We surveyed for salamanders, and also measured water pH and hardness, and canopy cover.
Quivira backwater channel survey
To evaluate whether a backwater channel on constructed in 2012 on Dry Creek provides a refuge for Steelhead and Coho Salmon, a longitudinal profile
Galbreath Cultural Resource Plan
The Galbreath Cultural Resource Management Plan provides an overview of the pre-history, ethnography, and history of the Galbreath Wildlands Preserve and its documented archaeological resources.
Sedimentary analysis of a sag pond at Fairfield Osborn Preserve
Sag pond stratigraphy provides information about landslide occurrence, environmental change, and fire history in the upper Copeland Creek watershed.
Dendrochronology, landslides and climate change in the Copeland Creek headwaters
Tree ring analyses at the Fairfield Osborn Preserve provide information about forest stand age and the frequency of landslides and fire.