Headlines
Biodiversity 'Hotspots' Imperiled along California’s Streams
A study of woodland ecosystems that provide habitat for rare and endangered species along streams and rivers throughout California reveals that some of these ecologically important areas are inadvertently benefitting from water that humans are diverting for their own needs. Though it seems a short-term boon to these ecosystems, the artificial supply creates an unintended dependence on its bounty, threatens the long-term survival of natural communities and spotlights the need for changes in the way water is managed across the state. (6/14)
ESF President Mahoney Speaks at International Conference
ESF President Joanie Mahoney spoke about academic research institutions advancing sustainability at the Global Council of Science and the Environment's (GCSE) Transatlantic Symposium June 9. (6/10)
ESF Creates New Electric Vehicle Charging Hub in Syracuse
Ten new electric vehicle charging stations installed by the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will create one of the largest and most affordable publicly accessible charging hubs in Syracuse. (6/9)
ESF’s Bachelor’s in Forestry Ranked No. 1
The best bachelor's degree program in forestry is at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), according to study.com. (5/26)
ESF to Auction Presidential Residence
ESF is selling the three-bedroom DeWitt home that was used as a presidential residence. (5/26)
ESF Researchers Receive GLRC Grant
A team of researchers from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry was among those receiving grants from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Syracuse-based Great Lakes Research Consortium (GLRC). (5/24)
Tremont, Fedrizzi Receive Annual Feinstone Award
The College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) honored Paul Tremont '78, retired CEO of SRC, Inc., and Rick Fedrizzi, executive chairman of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) by presenting them with the Sol Feinstone Environmental Award. (5/20)
ESF in the Media
- Alliance for Science: USDA to decide fate of American chestnut restoration:
ESF researchers are seeking approval to restore the iconic chestnut to American forests by using a genetically engineered (GE) variety that can tolerate the blight that has killed billions of wild trees. 8/20
- Spectrum News: SUNY ESF Pledges To Be Plastic-Free by 2025:
ESF is working toward zero waste, and is the fourth college in the US to pledge to go plastic-free. 3/3/20
- SciTechDaily: How Ear Bones of a Fish Unraveled the Mystery of Spinal Deformities:
Dr. Karin Limburg's techniques for examining otoliths were instrumental in identifying selenium contamination as the cause of spinal defects in fish in the San Joaquin River. 2/24/20
- Princeton Review: ESF on the List of Best Value Colleges:
ESF is on the 2020 list of the 200 US colleges that are the best value for education. 2/20
- Blue Fish Radio: Goby Virus Causing Decline in St Lawrence River Muskie:
ESF's Dr. John Farrell and Anna Conklyn were interviewed about their work with muskies in the St. Lawrence River, which are being affected by a virus transmitted from invasive round gobies. 2/11
