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SUNY ESF Launches Advanced Program in Environmental Communication, Public Relations
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) launched a new certificate of advanced study in Science and Environmental Communication and Public Relations Management to help environmental professionals, decision-makers and engaged citizens learn how to communicate effectively about some of the most pressing issues of our time. (9/22)
A new partnership between the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's (ESF) Center for Native Peoples and the Environment (CNPE) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) will serve as a bridge between traditional ecological knowledge and Western scientific approaches, embracing a "two-eyed" way of seeing and informing conservation. (9/22)
Trailhead Café Steps Up Sustainability Effort
Some of the new offerings at ESF's Trailhead Cafe this year are not edible.
The popular eatery in the Gateway Center has a new supply of 1,600 reusable to-go containers - 800 clamshells and 800 soup bowls - that are part of the College's Path to Zero Waste program. (9/14)
ESF in Top 5 of Sierra Magazine Cool Schools List
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) broke into the top 5 of Sierra Magazine's Cool Schools list. For the fifth year in a row, the College is among the nation's top "Cool Schools" as ranked by the national magazine of the Sierra Club. Sierra puts the college at No. 5 among 328 schools surveyed. (9/9)
ESF Chestnut Project Seeks Public Comment
The ESF chestnut project is making steady progress navigating through the federal regulatory system. The United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) has announced the next step in their regulatory review of the blight-tolerant Darling 58 American chestnut. (8/17)
Dr. John Stella Named Vice President of Research
Dr. John Stella has been appointed ESF's vice president of research. (8/2)
ESF Ranger School Celebrates Commencement
Graduation exercises were held at ESF's Ranger School, in Wanakena, New York May 15. This year's graduating class included 55 students receiving an associate of applied science degrees, with 27 in environmental and natural resources conservation program, 24 in the forest technology program, and four in the land surveying technology program. (7/22)
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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
- Spectrum News: New ESF Center Looks To Push for Cleaner Water:
ESF and Clarkson University are collaborating to establish a Center of Excellence for Healthy Water Solutions. 10/15/19
- WAER: SUNY ESF And Clarkson University Partnership To Focus On Threats To State Water Resources:
ESF hosted an event for the Center for Excellence in Healthy Water Solutions, a collaboration with Clarkson University. 10/15/19
- News Channel 9: Healthy water solutions showcased at SUNY ESF:
ESF and Clarkson University announced the launch of the collaborative Center of Excellence for Healthy Water Solutions. 10/15/19
