Wildlife biologist Justine Smith’s goal in Patagonia is to find wildlife conservation solutions that work because both ranchers and nonprofits have a seat at the table, not in spite of it.
Wildfire smoke may carry mold spores that cause fungal infections in humans. Naomi Hauser, an infectious disease specialist and assistant clinical professor at UC Davis Health, built strong partnerships with community fire departments to measure the spread of spores during wildfires.
According to Professor Kate Scow, soils are a lot like people: diverse, complex, and hard to understand at times. And both depend on their communities.
For Plant Sciences Professor Valerie Eviner, having students work in the nitty gritty of restoration ecology is all part of the UC Davis educational experience.
A team of UC Davis faculty and students, community partners, local businesses, and policy makers are working together to turn the tide on a problematic change facing our waters.