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.
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.
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.
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.
NOW HIRING: FIRE AND FORESTRY PROJECT COORDINATOR
Do you want to make a difference in a fire-impacted community? Do you have GIS skills and want to put them to use in project development and monitoring?
$7M FOREST HEALTH GRANT SECURED FOR USFS NORTH SHORE RESTORATION PROJECT
CLERC and our partners at the Upper Lake Ranger District of the Mendocino National Forest have been successful in securing a large Forest Health Grant…
2022: MAKING A DIFFERENCE ALL YEAR LONG
Wow! How are we already at the end of 2022? I guess it’s true that time flies when you’re having fun and 2022 has been filled with fun (and lots of hard work) for all of us at CLERC. Let’s take a look back and recap some of the major accomplishments over the last year.
USFS COMPLETES PHASE 1 OF CLERC-FUNDED HAZARD TREE REMOVAL
After being severely impacted by the 2018 River Fire, the US Forest Service began looking for partners to help restore the land within the Mendocino National Forest. CLERC stepped up and worked with the staff
Learning about recovery from Wildfire Survivors
Do you have a fire story to tell? We are looking for wildfire survivors who can help us learn about recovery.