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NSF International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program

Advanced Studies Institute:  International Approaches to Freshwater Ecosystems Sustainability and Management -  Applications are now open for a National Science Foundation International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program, in partnership with IHE Delft.

UC Water Academy & Climate Adaptation Science Academy Experiential Learning Expedition

UC Water Academy and CASA ELE - the UC Water Academy is an online undergrad and grad course currently offered this winter quarter focused on the infrastructure and rivers that move water throughout California, as well as the communities that depend on it. Although this course runs January 21 - March 14, all lectures and discussions are recorded, and the course is available for auditing or credit.

Ecogeomorphology of the Salmon River

The Ecogeomorphology course will be held this Spring quarter as both an undergraduate (GEL 136) and graduate (GEL 230) course. We'll focus on interdisciplinary study of the Salmon River watershed in Idaho. Please see the attached course announcement for more information.

Now Hiring: Postdoctoral researcher in applied quantitative aquatic ecology at UC Davis

The Center for Watershed Sciences (CWS) at University of California Davis seeks a postdoctoral researcher in applied quantitative aquatic ecology. The postdoc will collaborate with CWS researchers, and with scientists and water managers at the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), to design and conduct a research project that addresses high-priority knowledge gaps pertinent to water operations, aquatic ecosystem management, and/or fish conservation in Central California. Candidate topics include: 

Now Hiring: Academic Coordinator II - Deputy Director of Center for Watershed Sciences

POSITION OVERVIEWSalary range: The salary range for this position is $81,633 -$162,846.
“Off-scale salaries”, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experienceAPPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: November 18, 2024

Next review date: Monday, Dec 16, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Park Fire poses risk to spring-run salmon

The Park Fire, located north of Chico and near Lassen National Park, ignited on July 24 and is presently California's fourth-largest wildfire. At approximately the size of half of Rhode Island  (~428,808 acres) as of August 9, this ongoing wildfire's rapid expansion is alarming the community, state, and scientists alike.

Will Dam Removal Save Salmon on the Klamath River?

“No one has done the strontium otolith work with any dam removal project anywhere. We’re chasing diversity. This project is the first to look at this question of life history diversity related to dam removal. It will tell us where the fish go, the habitats that they use, and when they leave.” – Robert Lusardi, aquatic ecologist, Center for Watershed Sciences, UC Davis 

Join our family event at Winters Community Library on May 11!

 Putah Creek: Animal AdventuresUC Davis’ Center for Watershed Sciences & Winters Community Library CollaborationSaturday May 11, 2024 || 1 - 4pm || Winters Community Library Join the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences as we dive into the world of PutahCreek wildlife! Encounter live fish straight from the Creek’s waters, go bird watching inthe library garden, engage with specimens from the Museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology, and unleash your inner biologist with some practice fish sampling.

California closes commercial & recreational salmon fishing season – again

Salmon in California are struggling – facing drought, river heatwaves, polluted runoff, poor spawning habitat, and barriers to fish passage – is it a wonder that the salmon fishing season in California is canceled, again. Robert Lusardi, Associate Director at the Center for Watershed Sciences and faculty member in the Wildlife, Fish, & Conservation Department at UC Davis, says almost half of California's native trout and salmon species could disappear in the next 50 years.

Environmental Law Symposium 2024

UC Davis' School of Law will host the 2024 Environmental Law Symposium on March 8, 2024 from 9:00am - 3:00pm in King Hall, Room 1001. Of special interest will be the topic of rewilding, the role of habitat restoration and species reintroduction in achieving climate resiliency. The symposium will feature three panels exploring the multiple benefits of habitat restoration, species reintroduction and how to address the potential legal, policy, and social challenges of rewilding.