Natural Resources & the Environment

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My CAHNR Experience: Gabi Fonseca, Finding A Second Home

Coming to UConn from Puerto Rico, Gabi Fonseca found community and the path to her dream career in wildlife conservation

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Robert Fahey Appointed to Inaugural George F. Cloutier Professorship

Fahey will lead efforts to advance the stewardship of the UConn Forest and other forests around the state

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NRE Professor Richard Anyah Appointed Scientific Advisory Panelist for World Meteorological Organization

As a member of the Scientific Advisory Panel, Anyah will provide forward-looking advice for addressing emerging challenges of earth’s changing meteorological activity

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UCAHNRA Board Supports College, Connects Alumni

The CAHNR Alumni Board, UCAHNRA, helps the College realize its strategic vision and fosters inclusive community

Where do Mallards Nest and Raise Ducklings in a Region Full of People?

Tracy Rittenhouse will perform novel research to improve understanding of how mallards live in Connecticut's diverse areas through a grant from CT DEEP.

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My CAHNR Summer: Khadija Shaikh Applies Passion for Environmental Justice and State Trails

Shaikh and partners are helping develop the go-to resource for Connecticut’s outdoors

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My CAHNR Summer: Megan Davenport Grows as an Agricultural Educator

Through her internship with UConn Extension, Megan Davenport '22 (CAHNR) is sharing her love of agriculture with the community

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My CAHNR Summer: Sara Tomis Helps Others Learn About Agriculture with UConn Extension

During her summer break, Sara Tomis ‘22 is promoting agricultural literacy in several UConn Extension programs

A big brown bat - one of the species common in Connecticut - stops for a drink. Researchers have found that areas of woodland with recently cut trees are popular habitats for bats.

Young Forests are Preferred Summer Vacation Destinations for Bats

Recently cut forest spaces suit bats more than long-established woods

CAHNR Dean Indrajeet Chaubey Wins John Deere Gold Medal

This medal recognizes lifetime achievement in agricultural engineering that produces new concepts, products, art, or science.