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Master's Projects/Capstones from 2019

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Best Management Practices for the Conservation of Western Pond Turtle Populations in California, Cristina Yarnal

Master's Projects/Capstones from 2018

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ALTERNATIVES TO TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURAL BIOMASS BURNING IN NAPA VALLEY, Daniela Bazán

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Improving Habitat Restoration for Native Pollinators in San Francisco, Tyrha Delger

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Evaluating Capital and Maintenance Costs for Four Low Impact Development Treatment Systems, and their Efficiency in Removing Total Suspended Solids from Storm Water Runoff, Jimmy A. Dileo

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Sustainably Managing Groundwater - Surface Water Interactions within the Santa Rosa Plain Basin, Rhianna Frank

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An Evaluation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) as a Policy Option for Compostable Plastics in California, Amy Franz

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Avifauna Ethological Response to Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Elden Holldorf

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Causal Fire Relationships in Sonoma County & Identification of Suitable Fire Management Strategies, Allison Howlett

Master's Projects/Capstones from 2017

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The Relationship between Carbon Emissions, Land Use Change and the Oil Palm Industry within Southeast Asia, Savanna L. Booth

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Groundwater vulnerability assessment for nitrate pollution in the Salinas Valley using a modified DRASTIC model, Bernadette Boyle

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California public electric vehicle charging stations’ accessibility to amenities: A GIS network analysis approach, Jeremy Yun Li Chen

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Remediation Strategies for Mercury Contaminated Lakes and Reservoirs Within the State of California, Emily Chortek

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Understanding the complex relationships between climate, vegetation, and foraging behavior of a climate-sensitive alpine mammal in order to explain patterns of persistence, Evan Cole

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Particulate Matter Air Monitoring Network in the San Francisco Bay Area: Assessment and Management Recommendations, María del Carmen Durán

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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

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Rethinking Urban Green Infrastructure as a Means to Promote Avian Conservation, Allen Lau

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Rebuilding Silicon Valley - An Assessment of the Silicon Valley Corporate Campus and the Potential for Suburban Sustainability, Eden Lindeman

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Examining the effects of policy interventions on increasing electric vehicle adoption in California, Ethan G. McDermott

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A Case Study of Northern California: An Evaluation of Stream Restoration and the Success of Increasing California's Native Salmonid Stocks, Tara M. Morin

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Environmental NGO-Private Sector Partnerships: A Tool to Generate Business Value and Protect the Natural World, Carolyn Nogy Nogy

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Pathways of Transport of Microcystin-LR from Microcystis aergonisa to the Benthic Environment, Jenna M. Rinde

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ATTRACTING BENEFICIAL INSECTS TO YOUR FARM: A COMPARISON OF HABITAT MODIFICATION STRATEGIES, Kelly Rourke

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Opportunities and Constraints of Sierra Nevada Meadow Restoration for the Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog Species Complex, Allie E. Sennett

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Analysis of Solar Community Energy Storage for Supporting Hawaii's 100% Renewable Energy Goals, Erin Takata

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Embodied carbon: A framework for prioritizing and reducing emissions in the building industry, Natalie C. Wheating

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A Comparison of Wildlife Monitoring Techniques in Riparian Ecosystems of the Western United States, Shelan Zuhdi

Master's Projects/Capstones from 2016

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Northern San Francisco Bay Ecological Risk Assessment: Potential Crude by Rail Incident, Meagan Bowis

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Altering the Management of Hydroelectric Facilities in California to Account for Climate Change, Sarah N. Carter

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How can occupancy modeling and occupancy sensors reduce energy usage in academic buildings: An application approach to University of San Francisco, Paloma R. Duong

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Impacts to Anadromous Fish through Groundwater Extraction, Aaron Hebert

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Artificial Recharge of Groundwater with Recycled Municipal Wastewater in the Pajaro Valley, Olivia Heir

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Salvinia molesta: An Assessment of the Effects and Methods of Eradication, Arti Lal

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The Mexican Water Forest: benefits of using remote sensing techniques to assess changes in land use and land cover, Maria F. Lopez Ornelas

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Decentralized Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Feasibility Study for the College of Marin, Kentfield, CA, Danielle Morgan McPherson

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What Is The Economic Feasibility Of Implementing Grey Water Infrastructure At The Citywide Level?, Natalie J. Munoz

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Preserving Biodiversity for a Climate Change Future: A Resilience Assessment of Three Bay Area Species--Adenostoma fasciculatum (Chamise), Arctostaphylos canescens (Hoary Manzanita), and Arctostaphylos virgata (Marin Manzanita), Alison S. Pollack

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Potential for biofuel production from algae based wastewater treatment in California: Can algal biofuels be cost-competitive with traditional petroleum based diesel?, Amanda Rupiper

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Policy Options to Mitigate Cigarette Filter Litter in California, Max Wechsler

Master's Projects/Capstones from 2015

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Evaluation of the Feasibility of Struvite Precipitation from Domestic Wastewater as an Alternative Phosphorus Fertilizer Resource, Amanda R. Bird

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Proactive Environmental Strategies: Managing a Corporate Culture Shift toward Sustainability, Mark E. Calub

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Assessment of Risks and Benefits for Pennsylvania Water Sources When Utilizing Acid Mine Drainage for Hydraulic Fracturing, frederick r. davis

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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

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Life Cycle Assessment of Reclaimed Water for Potable and Nonpotable Reuse in California, Antonia Estevez-Olea

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Riparian Restoration, Success Criteria, and Application to the BART Sabrecat Creek Riparian Restoration Project in Fremont, California, Jody D. Fessler

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Management Recommendations for Restoration of the Degraded Olympia Oyster, Ostrea lurida Carpenter 1864 in Tomales Bay, CA, Carolyn M. Gibson

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A Geospatial Analysis of Norovirus Outbreaks in California, and an Investigation of the Impact of Environmental Variables, Alexandra Groen

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Post-Fire Sedimentation and the Risk to Sierra Nevada Water Supply, Kaitlyn Hacker

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Investigation into the effects of project delivery methods on LEED targets, Nicole Marie Hanks

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Adapting to Rising Sea Levels in San Francisco Bay: The Potential for Thin Layer Sediment Application to Enhance Tidal Marsh Resiliency through This Century, Scott K. Hine

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An Exploratory Scenario for San Francisco to Become A Walking, Bicycling and Transit City, Chaowen Huang

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Ecodistricts in San Francisco: The Implementation of Neighborhood Regional Planning and Its Potential Effects on Environmental Resilience, Elizabeth M. Juvera

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Utilizing Ecological Connectivity in California Desert Wilderness Preservation, Lauren Kahal

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Groundwater Banking in Imperial Irrigation District: Planning for Future Water Scarcity on the Colorado River, Sara Morton

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Effective Mitigation of Sedimentation on Riparian Riverbeds and Salmonid Populations After Dam Removal, Monica Oey

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Surface and Subsurface Application of Chemical Dispersants and Associated Ecosystem Impacts, Adam V. Radpour

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Monitoring biodiversity of San Francisco Peninsula grasslands using Lepidoptera as a bioindicator, Jonathan B. Sifuentes-Winter

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Urban Stormwater Management: Treatment of Heavy Metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons with Bioretention and Permeable Pavement Technologies, Viktoriya Sirova

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An Analysis of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Ability to Achieve Sustainability as Defined by the Transportation Index for Sustainable Places, Vanessa Trafas

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Effectiveness of Wastewater Treatment for Selected Contaminants Using Constructed Wetlands in Mediterranean Climates, Emmy Tsang

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Prioritizing the Management of Arundo Donax: Recommendations for Removal and Revegetation in California Riparian Habitats, Matthew S. Waterworth

Master's Projects/Capstones from 2014

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Refining dendrochronology to evaluate the relationship between age and diameter for dominant riparian trees in the Redwood Creek watershed, Devin Barry

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Deep Energy Retrofits Using the Integrative Design Process: Are they Worth the Cost, Daniel S. Bertoldi

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The Future of Direct Potable Reuse in California: Overcoming Public Acceptance Barriers, Allison Chan

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The Potential for Marine Protected Areas in the San Francisco Bay, Samantha P. Delapena

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Remediation options for mercury-contaminated sediments within the Yuba River watershed, Tara Fitzgerald

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Evaluation of the Development and Effectiveness of Copper Total Maximum Daily Loads (Tmdls) to Achieve Marine Water Quality Criteria, Joanna Florer

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Watershed Protection as the Primary Tool to Achieve High Quality Drinking Water, Kate J. Gazzo

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Economic and Environmental Impacts of Plug-in Hybrids and Battery Electric Vehicles: A Comparative Analysis, Trideep Ghosh

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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

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Integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge with Modern Day Ecosystem Management and Restoration Practices, Leialani O. Hufana

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Using Enviromnetal Science Education to Empower Urban Youth to Overcome Environmental Injustices and Become Engaged Eco-Citizens, Jack J. Kearns

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Evaluation of Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration Success in Southeast Asia, Penluck Laulikitnont

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Controlling PM2.5 in Chengdu: Analysis and Recommendations from the China, U.S. and California Experience, Weijia Li

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Recovery of Oregon Coast Coho Salmon (Onchorhynchus kitsutch) through Restoration of Freshwater Habitats, Andrew P. Lutz

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Aircraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions during the Landing and Takeoff Cycle at Bay Area Airports, Travis M. Norton

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Use of Coastal Islands by Seabirds: A tool to guide future Marine Protected Areas in California, Dana A. Page

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The Role of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in the Growth, Toxicity, and Distribution of the Toxic Cyanobacteria, Microcystis aeruginosa, James Parrish

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Utility Right of Way Management: Potential for Expanded Integrated Vegetation Managment in California, Kayla Paschal

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Carbon Sequestration in Tidal Salt Marshes and Mangrove Ecosystems, Carlos Eduardo Quintana-Alcantara

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Evaluation of Methods for Control of Vegetation in Utility Corridors, George V. Rancea

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An Assessment of the Potential for Urban Rooftop Agriculture in West Oakland, California, Nicole M. Reese

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Risky Business: Recommendations For The Insurance Industry To Contribute To Greater Disaster Risk Reduction And Climate Change Adaptation, Jessie G. Rountree

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Environmental Flow Regime Recommendations for the Promotion of Salicaceae Seedling Recruitment in California’s Central Valley, Nicholas J. Torrez

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Lessons learned from urban river restoration projects: application of restoration treatments on the Los Angeles River., Nicole M. Tracy

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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

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Does thorium have a place in the future U.S. electricity mix?, Danny West