Yellow starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis) is one of the most widespread invasive plants in California, estimated to cover nearly 15% of the state. Standing anywhere from an inch or two off the groun...Read More

Originating at 4,800 feet in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Deer Creek winds its way through pine and fir forest, providing valuable habitat for fish and wildlife along the way. Travelling 34 miles from...Read More

The short answer to this questions is yes, but lets dive into what type of glaciers we have, where we can find them and what the future looks like for Sierra Nevada glaciers. Glaciers respond to varia...Read More

Last week I had the privilege to tag along with our Restoration Team to participate on their vegetation survey of Dry Creek. These surveys happen on an annual basis and help give us a look into how ou...Read More

As many of you in our Sierra Streams Institute community are aware, we try to be fairly picky and measured with regards to public comment on issues that span the gap between science and activism. In f...Read More

It’s been a little while since we touched base on our journey through the principles of sound science, but we’re back! Today’s topic is one near and dear to me, and is based on a phrase most people ha...Read More

This week we celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation ...Read More

To scientists, data is everything. By collecting and interpreting data, scientist are able to draw logical inferences for their research. Sometimes data needs to be collected over a long period of tim...Read More