Natural Resources & the Environment
Elaine Lee Selected as First CAHNR Leadership Fellow
In this role, Lee provides leadership to advance CAHNR's Strategic Vision
March 3, 2023 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Hypoxia in Rivers More Prevalent Than Previously Thought, Study Shows
A recent multi-institution study including UConn researchers found widespread hypoxic conditions in rivers around the globe, something which many had previously believed to be extremely rare
March 2, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
An Emerging Agricultural Practice Offers New Promise for a Climate-Smart Future
'We can achieve the goal of climate-smart agriculture, and in the case of biochar, Connecticut is an ideal place for exploring and applying this approach'
February 20, 2023 | Elaina Hancock
Clearing Up Cloudy Data for Satellite Imagery
With a new algorithm for image compositing, as well as a framework for evaluating all other approaches, UConn researchers are improving accuracy of land change imagery
February 6, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
CAHNR Recognizes Mike O’Neill for Service and Sense of Humor as Head of UConn Extension
With boundless energy, a sense of humor, and an eclectic collection of bow ties, Mike O'Neill elevated UConn Extension and helped advance CAHNR's mission
January 31, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
New Paper Presents Multifaceted View of Land Change through the Lens of Remote Sensing
A new paper by a group of UConn researchers represents an effort to overcome communication challenges and provide a new framework in the emerging field of land change science.
January 23, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
Knowledge is Flowing: Connecting the Dots and Chipping Away at Modeling Uncertainty
'These two fields don't talk to each other much, but they can really help each other out'
January 19, 2023 | Elaina Hancock
UConn Researcher Invents ‘Plant Factory’ for Urban Agriculture
GREENBOX can grow high-quality food in existing indoor urban spaces and meet the need for local, sustainable food
January 18, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
A Tale of the Fight to Save New England’s Native Rabbit
For the New England cottontail, the path to protective status is not a straightforward one
January 6, 2023 | Elaina Hancock
UConn Ranked in Top 10 Most Sustainable Universities
UConn recognized as a top-performing institution by the Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) and UI GreenMetric World University Rankings
December 23, 2022 | Betsy Mortensen