Master's Projects/Capstones from 2019
Best Management Practices for the Conservation of Western Pond Turtle Populations in California, Cristina Yarnal
Master's Projects/Capstones from 2018
ALTERNATIVES TO TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURAL BIOMASS BURNING IN NAPA VALLEY, Daniela Bazán
Improving Habitat Restoration for Native Pollinators in San Francisco, Tyrha Delger
Sustainably Managing Groundwater - Surface Water Interactions within the Santa Rosa Plain Basin, Rhianna Frank
Avifauna Ethological Response to Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Elden Holldorf
Causal Fire Relationships in Sonoma County & Identification of Suitable Fire Management Strategies, Allison Howlett
Master's Projects/Capstones from 2017
The Relationship between Carbon Emissions, Land Use Change and the Oil Palm Industry within Southeast Asia, Savanna L. Booth
Groundwater vulnerability assessment for nitrate pollution in the Salinas Valley using a modified DRASTIC model, Bernadette Boyle
California public electric vehicle charging stations’ accessibility to amenities: A GIS network analysis approach, Jeremy Yun Li Chen
Remediation Strategies for Mercury Contaminated Lakes and Reservoirs Within the State of California, Emily Chortek
Particulate Matter Air Monitoring Network in the San Francisco Bay Area: Assessment and Management Recommendations, María del Carmen Durán
The Relationship between Wildfire Dynamics and Soil Carbon in Boreal Forests of Alaska: Forest Management for Emissions Reduction in a Changing Climate, James D. Heaster
Rethinking Urban Green Infrastructure as a Means to Promote Avian Conservation, Allen Lau
Rebuilding Silicon Valley - An Assessment of the Silicon Valley Corporate Campus and the Potential for Suburban Sustainability, Eden Lindeman
Examining the effects of policy interventions on increasing electric vehicle adoption in California, Ethan G. McDermott
Environmental NGO-Private Sector Partnerships: A Tool to Generate Business Value and Protect the Natural World, Carolyn Nogy Nogy
Pathways of Transport of Microcystin-LR from Microcystis aergonisa to the Benthic Environment, Jenna M. Rinde
ATTRACTING BENEFICIAL INSECTS TO YOUR FARM: A COMPARISON OF HABITAT MODIFICATION STRATEGIES, Kelly Rourke
Opportunities and Constraints of Sierra Nevada Meadow Restoration for the Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog Species Complex, Allie E. Sennett
Analysis of Solar Community Energy Storage for Supporting Hawaii's 100% Renewable Energy Goals, Erin Takata
Embodied carbon: A framework for prioritizing and reducing emissions in the building industry, Natalie C. Wheating
A Comparison of Wildlife Monitoring Techniques in Riparian Ecosystems of the Western United States, Shelan Zuhdi
Master's Projects/Capstones from 2016
Northern San Francisco Bay Ecological Risk Assessment: Potential Crude by Rail Incident, Meagan Bowis
Altering the Management of Hydroelectric Facilities in California to Account for Climate Change, Sarah N. Carter
How can occupancy modeling and occupancy sensors reduce energy usage in academic buildings: An application approach to University of San Francisco, Paloma R. Duong
Impacts to Anadromous Fish through Groundwater Extraction, Aaron Hebert
Artificial Recharge of Groundwater with Recycled Municipal Wastewater in the Pajaro Valley, Olivia Heir
Salvinia molesta: An Assessment of the Effects and Methods of Eradication, Arti Lal
The Mexican Water Forest: benefits of using remote sensing techniques to assess changes in land use and land cover, Maria F. Lopez Ornelas
Decentralized Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Feasibility Study for the College of Marin, Kentfield, CA, Danielle Morgan McPherson
What Is The Economic Feasibility Of Implementing Grey Water Infrastructure At The Citywide Level?, Natalie J. Munoz
Policy Options to Mitigate Cigarette Filter Litter in California, Max Wechsler
Master's Projects/Capstones from 2015
Evaluation of the Feasibility of Struvite Precipitation from Domestic Wastewater as an Alternative Phosphorus Fertilizer Resource, Amanda R. Bird
Proactive Environmental Strategies: Managing a Corporate Culture Shift toward Sustainability, Mark E. Calub
Assessment of Risks and Benefits for Pennsylvania Water Sources When Utilizing Acid Mine Drainage for Hydraulic Fracturing, frederick r. davis
Rise of mercury emissions in the Amazon rainforest: an evaluation of artisanal and small-scale gold mining and biomass burning sources, Marcos J. De la Cruz
Life Cycle Assessment of Reclaimed Water for Potable and Nonpotable Reuse in California, Antonia Estevez-Olea
Riparian Restoration, Success Criteria, and Application to the BART Sabrecat Creek Riparian Restoration Project in Fremont, California, Jody D. Fessler
Management Recommendations for Restoration of the Degraded Olympia Oyster, Ostrea lurida Carpenter 1864 in Tomales Bay, CA, Carolyn M. Gibson
A Geospatial Analysis of Norovirus Outbreaks in California, and an Investigation of the Impact of Environmental Variables, Alexandra Groen
Post-Fire Sedimentation and the Risk to Sierra Nevada Water Supply, Kaitlyn Hacker
Investigation into the effects of project delivery methods on LEED targets, Nicole Marie Hanks
An Exploratory Scenario for San Francisco to Become A Walking, Bicycling and Transit City, Chaowen Huang
Ecodistricts in San Francisco: The Implementation of Neighborhood Regional Planning and Its Potential Effects on Environmental Resilience, Elizabeth M. Juvera
Utilizing Ecological Connectivity in California Desert Wilderness Preservation, Lauren Kahal
Groundwater Banking in Imperial Irrigation District: Planning for Future Water Scarcity on the Colorado River, Sara Morton
Effective Mitigation of Sedimentation on Riparian Riverbeds and Salmonid Populations After Dam Removal, Monica Oey
Surface and Subsurface Application of Chemical Dispersants and Associated Ecosystem Impacts, Adam V. Radpour
Monitoring biodiversity of San Francisco Peninsula grasslands using Lepidoptera as a bioindicator, Jonathan B. Sifuentes-Winter
Urban Stormwater Management: Treatment of Heavy Metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons with Bioretention and Permeable Pavement Technologies, Viktoriya Sirova
Prioritizing the Management of Arundo Donax: Recommendations for Removal and Revegetation in California Riparian Habitats, Matthew S. Waterworth
Master's Projects/Capstones from 2014
Deep Energy Retrofits Using the Integrative Design Process: Are they Worth the Cost, Daniel S. Bertoldi
The Future of Direct Potable Reuse in California: Overcoming Public Acceptance Barriers, Allison Chan
The Potential for Marine Protected Areas in the San Francisco Bay, Samantha P. Delapena
Remediation options for mercury-contaminated sediments within the Yuba River watershed, Tara Fitzgerald
Evaluation of the Development and Effectiveness of Copper Total Maximum Daily Loads (Tmdls) to Achieve Marine Water Quality Criteria, Joanna Florer
Watershed Protection as the Primary Tool to Achieve High Quality Drinking Water, Kate J. Gazzo
Economic and Environmental Impacts of Plug-in Hybrids and Battery Electric Vehicles: A Comparative Analysis, Trideep Ghosh
What Role Can CEQA Play in Reaching GHG Emissions Reductions Goals Set Forth in AB 32 – An Analysis of CEQA, AB 32, and Recommendations for CEQA Reform, eleanor gilbert
Integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge with Modern Day Ecosystem Management and Restoration Practices, Leialani O. Hufana
Using Enviromnetal Science Education to Empower Urban Youth to Overcome Environmental Injustices and Become Engaged Eco-Citizens, Jack J. Kearns
Evaluation of Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration Success in Southeast Asia, Penluck Laulikitnont
Recovery of Oregon Coast Coho Salmon (Onchorhynchus kitsutch) through Restoration of Freshwater Habitats, Andrew P. Lutz
Aircraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions during the Landing and Takeoff Cycle at Bay Area Airports, Travis M. Norton
Use of Coastal Islands by Seabirds: A tool to guide future Marine Protected Areas in California, Dana A. Page
The Role of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in the Growth, Toxicity, and Distribution of the Toxic Cyanobacteria, Microcystis aeruginosa, James Parrish
Utility Right of Way Management: Potential for Expanded Integrated Vegetation Managment in California, Kayla Paschal
Carbon Sequestration in Tidal Salt Marshes and Mangrove Ecosystems, Carlos Eduardo Quintana-Alcantara
Evaluation of Methods for Control of Vegetation in Utility Corridors, George V. Rancea
An Assessment of the Potential for Urban Rooftop Agriculture in West Oakland, California, Nicole M. Reese
Risky Business: Recommendations For The Insurance Industry To Contribute To Greater Disaster Risk Reduction And Climate Change Adaptation, Jessie G. Rountree
Environmental Flow Regime Recommendations for the Promotion of Salicaceae Seedling Recruitment in California’s Central Valley, Nicholas J. Torrez
Lessons learned from urban river restoration projects: application of restoration treatments on the Los Angeles River., Nicole M. Tracy
Clean Up Techniques Used for Coastal Oil Spills: An Analysis of Spills Occurring in Santa Barbara, California, Prince William Sound, Alaska, the Sea Of Japan, and the Gulf Coast, Henry R. Walther III
Does thorium have a place in the future U.S. electricity mix?, Danny West