Student Projects
Nesting Ecology of the Northwestern Pond Turtle on a Managed Livestock Rangeland
Abstract
Western Pond Turtles (WPT) are California's only freshwater turtle and are experiencing major population declines across their range. There is a limited published research on their resting behavior, including key information on their nest site characteristics.
2016 to 2019
Faculty: Wendy St. John, Robin Glas, Martha Shott, Nathan Rank, Jeremy Qualls, Melina Kozanitas
Partners: Sonoma State University, Center for Environmental Inquiry
2019
Faculty: Nathan Rank, Martha Shott, Melina Kozanitas
Partners: Center for Environmental Inquiry
2019
Faculty: Robin Glas, Wendy St. John
Partners: Center for Environmental Inquiry
2019
Faculty: Mohamed Salem, Robin Glas, Wendy St. John, Melina Kozanitas
Partners: Center for Environmental Inquiry
2018 to present
Faculty: Lisa Patrick Bentley
Partners: Center for Environmental Inquiry, North Carolina State University, California Polytechnic State University
2018 to present
Faculty: Owen Anfinson
Partners: Sonoma Water, Cotati Fire Department, Center for Environmental Inquiry, SSU Police Department
2018
Faculty: Owen Anfinson, Michelle Goman
Partners: Sonoma County Water Agency, Center for Environmental Inquiry, Department of Transportation, Sonoma Resource Conservation District, City of Rohnert Park, City of Penngrove, City of Petaluma
2018
Faculty: Judith Ford, Wendy St. John
Partners: North Bay Forward
2016 - 2018
Faculty: Nathan Rank, Martha Shott, Jeremy Qualls, Wendy St. John, Melina Kozanitas
Partners: Crane Creek Regional Park