STEWARDIng OUR NATURAL World
Leading the future of environmental management.
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 contribute to the restoration of soil, water, forests and rangeland.
SWANTON PACIFIC RANCH
Leadership starts with experience.
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.
Degree Programs and Minors
Graduate Programs
Concentrations
- Geology
- Hydrology
- Watershed Management and Hydrology
- Wildlife Biology
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Wildland Fire and Fuels
IN-THE-FIELD EXPERIENCES FROM DAY ONE
With more than 200 department field trips each year, students gain field experience while bringing classroom concepts to life. Through undergraduate research students develop understanding and skillsets. These Learn by Doing experiences begin day one.
