IMPROVING STEWARDSHIP OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES
As our natural environment continues to change, the need for knowledgeable, passionate leaders grows. In our Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences Department, you’ll learn how to advance sustainability, environmental stewardship and the restoration of soil, water, forests and rangeland.
SWANTON PACIFIC RANCH
Gifted to Cal Poly in 1993, this 3,200-acre living laboratory is where students experience whole systems thinking and learn about creating and maintaining sustainable landscapes while addressing the critical ecological, economic and social challenges facing working lands across the world.
Concentrations
Geology
Hydrology
Watershed Management and Hydrology
Wildlife Biology
Watershed Management and Hydrology
Wildland Fire and Fuels
Graduate Programs
IN-THE-FIELD EXPERIENCES FROM DAY ONE
With more than 200 department field trips each year, students gain field experience bringing classroom concepts to life. Through undergraduate research students develop understanding and skillsets. These Learn by Doing experience begin day one.
