Projects
Sustainable Transportation Senior Project
Project looks at the transportation situation on the camous of Cal Poly Humboldt, with particular attention paid to single occupancy vehicle usage and efforts to improve alternative transportation opt
Download project document: envs411_080003-17.pdf
Tap That! Humboldt Takes Back the Tap
Continuation of student lead campaign to promote local water resources and reduce overall usage of disposable/ single use plastic water bottles on and around the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt.
Download project document: envs410_010010-76.pdf
The Arcata Aquaculture Project: An Initial Study Influents & Effluents
Student conducted water quality survey of three sites from February through March 2007 on the influents and effluents of the Arcata Aquaculture Project (AAP) rearing ponds located adjacent to the Arca
Download project document: envs410_050707-34.pdf
The Bike Friendly Group: Working Toward a Sustainable Humboldt Campus
A general look at the resouces available to bike riders on the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt and suggestions on how to increase and improve such resources.
Download project document: envs411_121504-1.pdf
The Bike Rack Team
Document reviews the lack of bicycle parking on the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt and attemps to promote bicycling as an alternative and viable means of transportation.
Download project document: envs410_010004-18.pdf
The Dellanina Nature Area: Storm-Water Overflow Diversion Marsh alongside Alliance Rd.
Project looks at water quality and fish habitat parameters associated with Dellanina nature area, created by the city of Arcata along Jolly Giant Creek in an effort to reduce flooding and promote ecos
Download project document: envs410_010004-4.pdf
The Gannon Slough Tide Gate Replacement Project: Water Quality Analysis of Campbell Creek, Beith Creek and Gannon Slough
Student conducted water quality survey from March through April 2005 on selected locations along Campbell Creek, Beith Creek and Gannon Slough.
Download project document: envs410_010005-33.pdf
The R.O.S.E. Project
Development of methods to increase awareness and efficiency of operations at the Reusable Office Supply Exchange program site on the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt.
Download project document: envs411_120604-21.pdf
The Recycling Project
Basic research into the development of a recycling program along L.K. Wood Blvd for the purpose of waste reduction.
Download project document: envs410_010004-50.pdf
The Use of Mushrooms at Cal Poly Humboldt's Campus Center for Appropriate Techology
Project contains general research into methods aimed at increasing public awareness of the benefits of fungi with respect to ecosystem importance and on site-food production through interaction at the
Download project document: envs411_080006-5.pdf
Turbidity Testing in Freshwater Creek with Salmon Forever
Project continues ongoing water quality assessment of Freshwater Creek and its tributaries with particular respect to turbidity and suspended sediment loads.
Download project document: envs310_010002-9.pdf
University Travel Emissions Auditing Project
Capstone project analyzing the contemporary and historic greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation associated with Cal Poly Humboldt.
Download project document: envs410_121213-5.pdf
Volunteering in Brasil: Was it Sustainable?
Student volunteer experience in sustainable development in northeastern Brazil.
Download project document: envs410_121603-10.pdf
Waste Reduction in the Depot
Research into reducing the amount of non-recyclable waste generated from the depot on the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt.
Download project document: envs411_080005-19.pdf
Website on Sustainability at Cal Poly Humboldt
Development of a website dedicated to improving communication and available resources for those interested in sustainability oriented issues and projects at Cal Poly Humboldt.
Download project document: envs410_080005-88.pdf
What is Your Mode of Transportation? Analyzing Transportation Choice and Methods of Inceasing Bicyclist Convenience
Development of methods to improve the infrastructure on the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt for bicyclists and raise awareness of resources available.
Download project document: envs410_010007-51.pdf
Widow White Creek Restoration
Project addresses efforts to improve salmonid habitat and ecosystem restoration along a particular stretch of Widow White Creek near Murray Road in McKinleyville California.
Download project document: envs410_010011-54.pdf
Working with Local Business to Lower Their Environmental Footprint
Description of sustainability internship with Humboldt County engineering firm, Winzler and Kelly, directed at lowering the firms environmental footprint.
Download project document: envs410_051006-16.pdf
WRRAP Compost End Use and Education on Campus
Since the 1970's Cal Poly Humboldt has been aware of the need for waste reduction measures in order to save money on waste transportation and landfill fees.
Download project document: envs411_120711-1.pdf
Youth Outdoor Educational School Garden at Lafayette Elementary School Eureka, CA
Overall look at the state of environmental education in California for grades K-12.
Download project document: envs410_010011-53.pdf
Zero Waste at Arcata Plaza Events
The goal is to make events on the Arcata Plaza zero waste by January 2014.
Download project document: envs410_120012-5.pdf
Zero Waste Efforts in Arcata, CA
This project is an exploration of zero waste efforts in Arcata, CA. We prepared a survey for residents, which was conducted with an iPad outside five grocery stores throughout the city.
Download project document: envs410_121213-10.pdf
Zero Waste Graduation Implementation Guide
Project focuses on methods and education aimed at reducing waste generation which occurs during graduation and related ceremonies for Cal Poly Humboldt.
Download project document: envs411_080005-3.pdf