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The strategy group will draw from California鈥檚 research and higher education communities to recommend a new, publicly accessible data source to predict future wildfire losses. This effort will support California鈥檚 goals of building safer communities and expanding access to insurance coverage.聽聽鈥淲e can鈥檛 keep our Department and Californians in the dark ages when it comes to the use of technology and climate science.

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Cal Poly Humboldt Forestry Professor Jeff Kane is leading a project funded by the USDA Forest Service in collaboration with Ecologist, Kyle Merriam, to reestablish Baker Cypress in areas where it was nearly extirpated by the 2021 Dixie Fire, with significant involvement from students.

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The research aims to assess changes in surface fuels, tree mortality, regeneration, and the general health of secondary redwood forests.

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Supported by $88 million in funding from the Department of Energy鈥檚 Grid Resilience and Innovative Partnerships (GRIP) program, this project will significantly advance tribal energy sovereignty, climate resilience, jobs equity, and clean energy innovation.The 142 mile-long 鈥淗oopa 1101鈥� distribution circuit provides electricity to three tribes in eastern Humboldt County 鈥� the Hoopa, Yurok, and Karuk Tribes 鈥� who jointly experience some of the most frequent and longest duration outages in California.

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The Pacific Offshore Wind Consortium (POWC) is a joint effort between three university research centers: the Schatz Energy Research Center at Cal Poly Humboldt, the Pacific Marine Energy Center at Oregon State University, and the Center for Coastal Marine Sciences at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. These universities are housed in and support the coastal communities in California and Oregon which are anticipated to host floating offshore wind development.

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Researchers have described a new species of ancient shark that was collected in Arkansas 45 years ago and fills an important role in understanding an enigmatic and bizarre group of prehistoric fishes. The study is published in the journal Geodiversitas.

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Students enrolled in Cal Poly Humboldt's Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Pelican Bay State Prison can now receive Pell Grants, starting in Fall 2024. The program is the first in the nation to be approved for eligibility by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) under a new federal policy that went into effect last July.

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A new report from the Schatz Energy Research Center at Cal Poly Humboldt evaluates potential scenarios for electric grid transmission development to support floating offshore wind along the northern coast of California and the southern coast of Oregon.

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While Bald Eagles are one of the best conservation success stories in the United States, Golden Eagle populations continue to struggle in the West.

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This data will have many applications, including understanding how vegetation regenerates after fires, and how plant communities are being affected by a drying and warming climate.

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It's the first B.A. program to be taught in person on a Level IV yard (a high-security facility) in California. The program is a partnership between Cal Poly Humboldt, College of the Redwoods, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

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New research from Cal Poly Humboldt proves this superfruit could help burn fat during exercise.

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When wildfire strikes a community, it can leave a path of destruction, and a chance for renewal. During the fire and in the immediate aftermath, residents and officials focus on protection and stabilization efforts. However, the availability of resources to support community recovery and promote resilience to future fires over the longer-term is less certain.

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Research shows redwoods have varying sensitivity to drought, and that rising temperatures may affect tree performance in unexpected ways鈥攔esults that are both concerning and hopeful.

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The trees in Northern California鈥檚 Klamath Mountains are not keeping up with climate change. Instead, many tree species are in decline, losing the race due to climate warming and decades of fire suppression.

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California鈥檚 first 100% renewable energy, front-of-the-meter, multi-customer microgrid is now fully operational. Located in Humboldt County, California, the microgrid provides energy resilience for the regional airport and U.S. Coast Guard Air Station.

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Humboldt State University will soon update the name of its student union to the Gutswurrak Student Activities Center, adding the Wiyot word for 鈥済athering place鈥� to the facility鈥檚 name. The naming recognizes the importance of the space as well as the university's location on traditional Wiyot land.

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Veteran small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs across California can access free business training and counseling thanks to Humboldt State University鈥檚 Veterans Business Outreach Center (NorCal VBOC).

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Peter Lehman, founding director of Humboldt State University鈥檚 Schatz Energy Research Center and a professor emeritus of Environmental Resources Engineering at HSU, will receive this year鈥檚 Lifetime Achievement Award from the California Energy Commission鈥檚 Clean Energy Hall of Fame.