Californians are no strangers to wildfires. As the scientific community searches for answers to prevent fire before it happens, Stanford is testing a “BurnBot” that can create fuel breaks.
Stanford’s Conservation Program is testing a cutting-edge “BurnBot” to improve wildfire management, using controlled burns to create fire breaks and support ecosystem health.
Zander Opperman developed a fire management plan for the Jasper Ridge Preserve as part of his Living Lab Fellowship.
Stanford’s stormwater capture system increases resilience, using open spaces as part of a regional water management network.
Campus water policies minimize waste and follow California guidelines for water efficiency.
The 2022 Annual Water Quality Report details sourcing, treatment, and contamination levels.
Stanford’s Water Planning & Stewardship team hosted a hands-on volunteer event at the Arizona Cactus Garden as part of Earth Month.
Stanford’s Water Conservation Program has reduced campus water use by 48% since 2001, with ongoing efforts to comply with drought regulations and explore sustainable water practices.
Stanford’s new stormwater capture system in the Matadero Creek watershed transforms recreational fields into a key solution for managing runoff.