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50% Decline in Mallard Population Sparks Research Efforts
The U.S. population of eastern mallards - dabbling ducks with distinctive green heads - has plunged inexplicably by 50 percent in the last 20 years, causing scientists to launch research into the birds' productivity, changes in their habitat and their genetic diversity. Long-term data collected along the Atlantic Flyway indicates the birds' numbers are falling dramatically, but scientists cannot explain why. Michael Schummer, an ESF faculty member and several partners have responded to the changes in the population with a research effort called Rescue the Eastern Mallard. (10/16)
New Center of Excellence in Healthy Water Solutions Showcased at ESF
New York State Senator Rachel May attended the first public event of the new Clarkson University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) Center of Excellence (CoE) in Healthy Water Solutions Oct. 15 on the ESF campus in the James Hassett Hydrology Lab, Room 106 Baker Laboratory. (10/15)
Dr. Lee Newman Honored with Stephen D. Ebbs Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Lee Newman was awarded the Stephen D. Ebbs Distinguished Service Award by the International Phytotechnology Society in conjunction with the International Journal of Phytoremediation, in honor of Dr. Ebbs. (10/14)
Joachim Speaker Series to Focus on Sustainability
The human aspect of sustainability will be the focus of a lecture and discussion at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 5 p.m., Oct. 16 in 146 Baker Laboratory on the ESF campus. (10/9)
Mighty Oaks Sports Weekend Recap (Week of Oct. 6)
It was a busy weekend for ESF athletics. (10/8)
ESF Leads International Team in Hypoxia Research
ESF scientists are leading an international research team that has received nearly $900,000 from the National Science Foundation to study the effects of marine hypoxia - oxygen loss that is linked to climate change - on fish species around the world. (10/1)
ESF Student Studies Sustainability in Polynesian Island Cultures and Ecosystems
College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) student Adrianna Calamita is currently sailing with SEA Semester on a scientific research voyage to the Pacific Islands. (9/30)
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ESF in the Media
- WAMC: Attorney Faith Gay; Ocean Dead Zones :
Dr. Karin Limburg talks about tackling oceanic dead zones on NPR's show 51%. 10/2/19
- Nature: Microbial chemistry gains fresh focus:
ESF's Dr. Erica Majumder is quoted in Nature on her microbial chemistry work to understand metabolites. 9/24/19
- College Candy: Top 10 Most Sustainable College Campuses in America:
ESF is ranked #6 on CollegeCandy's list of most sustainable US colleges. 9/23/19
- New York Ag Connection: ESF to Host Travel Summit, Explore Welcoming Communities:
ESF is partnering with nonprofit Travel Unity to look at how to improve diversity and inclusion in CNY tourism and travel. 9/25/19
- Resilience: Indigenous Corn Keepers are Helping Communities Recover and Reunite with their Traditional Foods:
ESF's Neil Patterson is quoted in an article on how indigenous peoples are restoring heirloom crops and reclaiming the historic food ways of their cultures. 9/23/19
