Building Bridges and Connecting People to Wildlife: SOU Alum Maya Smith’s Story
From Sequoia to Kings Canyon, Environmental Science & Policy grad Maya Smith continues collaborating with wildlife and contributing to lasting change.
SOU Students Support a Wildlife Project on I-5
SOU Students learn about the complexity of local ecosystems and take up a project to build a wildlife crossing.
Transforming Wildland Fire Management: How SOU Alum Eli Polsky’s GIS Specializations Revolutionized Wildland Fire Management
Meet Eli Polsky, an SOU Environmental Science graduate who found his calling to build a business while fighting fires.
An Eco-Adventure in the Mountains
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.
Ecoadventure: Marine Science in Newport, Oregon
Our Fall Eco-Adventure course took us to the center of marine science on the West coast– Newport, OR.
Ecoadventure: Explore Ecuador’s Andes and Amazon
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.
Agricultural Futures: How might agriculture change in the future?
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.
The Farm at SOU: Wetland Restoration
Wetlands are characterized as an area where water is covering land that creates hydric soils and the ability to support wetland plants (hydrophytes); these can be freshwater, saltwater or estuarine (brackish water – a combination of the two).
Ecoadventure: Coastal Redwoods Fall 2019
Kickstarting the Fall term with a Thursday night meeting, the Fall 2019 Eco-Adventure course gathered for the first time to meet each other and set clear expectations for the upcoming weeks.
Field Trip: Tour of Southern Oregon Bioregion
Every year the incoming Environmental Science and Policy students all take part in a tour of Southern Oregon’s bioregion. The idea of this class is to introduce new students to the area and the gorgeous diversity of landscapes, flora, and fauna that is Southern Oregon; from Crater Lake National Park to the coastal region, it gives incoming students a sense of place at their new school.