Environmental Science & Policy Archives - 91�ֿ�Academic Programs

Grassland Fieldwork EcoAdventure

wulfl — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:17:51 +0000

Grassland Fieldwork EcoAdventure is an incredible opportunity to contribute to a global research network, Disturbance and Resources Across Global Grasslands.

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Oregon Caves National Monument EcoAdventure

wulfl — Tue, 20 May 2025 15:54:26 +0000

On October 28th, 2024, Captain Leslie Eldridge led about 20 91�ֿ�students on a day-long adventure to the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve.

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A Restoration Project at Little Butte Creek

wulfl — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:23:20 +0000

The EcoAdventure to Little Butte Creek where students learned about creek and salmon habitat restoration.

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Building Bridges and Connecting People to Wildlife: 91�ֿ�Alum Maya Smith’s Story

wulfl — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 22:37:24 +0000

From Sequoia to Kings Canyon, Environmental Science & Policy grad Maya Smith continues collaborating with wildlife and contributing to lasting change.

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91�ֿ�Students Support a Wildlife Project on I-5

wulfl — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:01:33 +0000

91�ֿ�Students learn about the complexity of local ecosystems and take up a project to build a wildlife crossing.

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Transforming Wildland Fire Management: How 91�ֿ�Alum Eli Polsky’s GIS Specializations Revolutionized Wildland Fire Management

wulfl — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:04:32 +0000

Meet Eli Polsky, an 91�ֿ�Environmental Science graduate who found his calling to build a business while fighting fires.

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An Eco-Adventure in the Mountains

Sean Glassford — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:31:59 +0000

On February 2, 2024, the Winter Ecology Eco Adventure took place at Parsnip Lakes and Hyatt Lake (a 45-minute drive from SOU). It was led by Dr. Karen Mager, a professor in the Environmental Science department.

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Ecoadventure: Marine Science in Newport, Oregon

Sean Glassford — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 23:23:47 +0000

Our Fall Eco-Adventure course took us to the center of marine science on the West coast-- Newport, OR.

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Ecoadventure: Explore Ecuador’s Andes and Amazon

Sean Glassford — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:00:37 +0000

We invite you, regardless of your major, to join us for an exciting 11-day journey to Ecuador! The course will focus on the impacts of tourism and development on the culture and environment of Ecuador.

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Agricultural Futures: How might agriculture change in the future?

Sean Glassford — Tue, 19 May 2020 23:11:09 +0000

As environmental scientists, we are aware of many of the incredible challenges facing people and our environments, now and in the future. Climate change, human population growth, stressed water supplies (the list goes on and on) all challenge our basic ability to support our communities, and the ecosystems that support those communities. This includes our ability to grow and produce food for our ever-increasing population.

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