Developing Novel Coastal Infrastructure Habitat Through Beneficial Reuse of Carbon Sequestration Spoils and Cutting-Edge Biosurvey Methods.
Awardee: Gabriela M. Carr, IoES Ph.D. student focused on improving coastal infrastructure as marine habitat.
Projects
Improving the Environment in California’s Most Vulnerable Communities (Implementing SB 158 (2021-2022))
Senate Bill 158 – Hazardous Waste was adopted by the Legislature and approved by Governor Newsom in 2021. SB 158 made process and organizational improvements to DTSC, and increased allocations…
Incorporating sustainability and resiliency measures in large water utilities
Recurring droughts across the western United States have demonstrated a need for updated water management procedures across sectors, including for commercial businesses and residential communities. In Southern California, overreliance on…
Public parks as cooling infrastructure: assessing changes in use during extreme heat events from smartphone locations
Climate change is causing an increase in extreme heat events in Los Angeles County, with central areas predicted to experience three times the number of days with temperatures over 95°F…
Quantifying and validating habitat connectivity across Greater Los Angeles
Located at the center of one of only 36 biodiversity hotspots in the world, the City of Los Angeles is a high-priority area for conservation. It is home to 1,200…
Revitalizing Los Angeles River communities through green space
The Los Angeles River has long been an essential component of communities within the Los Angeles Basin, both natural and human alike. However, what was Once a natural, soft-bottomed river…
LADWP – LA100 Equity Strategies Initiative
As part of the LA100 Equity Strategies study, CCSC estimated residential service panel capacities throughout the LADWP service territory to assess what upgrades may be needed to support comprehensive electrification.
Equitable Electrification of Existing Buildings: A Pathway to Decarbonization
Building electrification is the most viable solution to reducing building greenhouse gas emissions, with the added benefit of improving air quality. Yet, electrification of existing buildings is difficult. Often times, a homeowner or landlord experiences unexpected complications when trying to retrofit their building.
Creating a sustainable waste management plan for the Aquarium of the Pacific – Year 2
Marine debris – trash and litter that end up in our ocean – damages the environment and threatens marine life. Marine debris is everywhere, including in our California coastal waters…
Developing a non-native vegetation plan to support habitat restoration for Sage Hill at UCLA
Sage Hill is the last piece of untouched native habitat in West Los Angeles and has the potential to become a sanctuary, outdoor class space, and hub for undergraduate research.…
Developing a tool for the retrospective analysis of exceptional air pollution events
17 million people – roughly half the population of California, live in the South Coast Air Basin of Southern California. These residents, living in major portions of Los Angeles, Riverside,…
Enhancing biodiversity and water quality in Los Angeles: expanding application of the greenway concept
Urban expansion in Los Angeles have taken a serious toll on biodiversity and ecosystem health in the region. Streams in particular have been heavily affected; frequently diverted underground to make…