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The Clear Lake Environmental Research Center serves as a steward for environmental and economic sustainability of Clear Lake, its neighboring lands and waters, local communities and beyond.

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Featured Programs

  • Fire and Forestry

    CLERC's Fire and Forestry program strategically coordinates projects for mitigating wildfire impacts, promoting burned area regeneration, and conserving unburned forest areas through comprehensive strategies, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure resilient fire management and ecosystem integrity.

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    Analytical Laboratory

    CLERC's specialized water quality testing laboratory at the Carnegie Library in Lakeport, California, conducts precise analysis of drinking water and wastewater samples, contributing to public health by ensuring water safety and integrity for informed decision-making and environmental management.

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    Community Chipping

    CLERC supports two distinct chipping programs: one in collaboration with the South Lake Fire Safe Council that provides chipping services to the people in the South Lake County Fire Protection District and the other rotating through the other four fire districts within Lake County. The primary aim of these programs is to establish defensible space around essential infrastructure.

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Unlocking the Past: How Sediment Cores from Clear Lake Tell the Story of Climate Change and More
Unlocking the Past: How Sediment Cores from Clear Lake Tell the Story of Climate Change and More

At the Clear Lake Environmental Research Center (CLERC), we are committed to studying and preserving the natural history of Clear Lake, California—one of the oldest natural lakes in North America. One of the most exciting tools scientists use to understand the environmental history of the region is sediment core analysis.

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What Does Success Look Like in the Face of Wildfire?
What Does Success Look Like in the Face of Wildfire?

As we brace for what is likely to be a busy fire season, it’s important to reflect on our achievements in building a fire-resilient landscape and redefine what “success” truly means.

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A Year in Review: 2023
A Year in Review: 2023

It’s been another whirlwind year for CLERC! As we close out 2023, it’s an excellent time to reflect on the major wins from the last year.

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Watching out for Wildlife: Safety Corridors and Sensitive species
Watching out for Wildlife: Safety Corridors and Sensitive species

In order to ensure that there is no habitat impact, CLERC’s Fire and Forestry staff conduct bird surveys before any restoration work is done.

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