What We Do at Creekside Center for Earth
Observation: Solution-based Conservation
Projects
We apply innovative science and technology to address
critical conservation problems related to threatened and
endangered species, habitat protection and restoration, and
climate change.
Our approach utilizes solid foundations from basic science
(ecology, conservation biology, climatology, statistics, etc.),
advanced technology (remote sensing, field-based sensors,
geographic information systems, etc.), and field biology
(habitat characterization, population monitoring, vegetation
analysis, etc.), to gain comprehensive understanding of
natural systems. We develop conservation management
solutions to meet needs of diverse customers, including
government agencies and private companies.
Observation: Solution-based Conservation
Projects
We apply innovative science and technology to address
critical conservation problems related to threatened and
endangered species, habitat protection and restoration, and
climate change.
Our approach utilizes solid foundations from basic science
(ecology, conservation biology, climatology, statistics, etc.),
advanced technology (remote sensing, field-based sensors,
geographic information systems, etc.), and field biology
(habitat characterization, population monitoring, vegetation
analysis, etc.), to gain comprehensive understanding of
natural systems. We develop conservation management
solutions to meet needs of diverse customers, including
government agencies and private companies.
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| Serpentine grassland habitat of Bay Checkerspot Butterfly and other protected species. Santa Clara, CA. (photo by S. Weiss) |
| Bay Checkerspot Butterfly (Euphydryas editha bayensis). Santa Clara County, CA. (photo by S. Weiss) |
What's New?
May, 2011
Creekside Center for Earth Observation continues to work with the
County of San Mateo, the University of California Berkeley Botanic
Garden, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Friends of Edgewood
Preserve on improving habitat in and around the one remaining wild
population of San Mateo Thronmint (Acanthomintha obovata ssp. duttonii,
formerly Acanthomintha duttonii). See coverage from CNPS: CNPS article
Friday, April 22, 2011
Creekside Center for Earth Observation continues to work with the City
of San Francisco and the US Fish and Wildlife Service on reestablishing
viable populations of the Mission Blue Butterfly at Twin Peaks, San
Francisco. This is the third year of this collaborative project. See news
coverage: ABC7 coverage ABC7 video coverage from 2008
March, 2011
The Bay Area Open Space Council launches the Conservation Lands
Network website. The Conservation Lands Network is a five-year science-
based study by over 125 organizations and individuals tasked to identify
the most essential lands needed to sustain the “natural infrastructure” of
our region. CCEO played a vital role as a Science Advisor to this project:
Bay Area Lands website
February, 2011
Creekside Center for Earth Observation, in conjunction with County of
San Mateo Parks and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, completed the
translocation of 4,000 Bay Checkerspot larvae from Coyote Ridge to
Edgewood Natural Preserve. Local volunteers are conducting field
surveys for adult Checkerspot butterflies that have hatched from the
translocated caterpillars. Friends of Edgewood
Monday, November 1, 2010
Creekside Center for Earth Observation presents its most recent work on
the Bay Area Upland Habitat Goals project at a 2010 Climate Change
meeting at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Stuart Weiss, of
CCEO, serves as the science advisor for this project which aspires to
serve as the first regional biodiversity conservation plan for the Bay
Area. Powerpoint presentation
Fall, 2010
Creekside Center for Earth Observation continues to work in cooperation
with the East Bay Regional Park District on its quest to restore the former
glory to Redwood Park serpentine grasslands to pre-1950's conditions.
The Park District has removed acres of invasive pines opening up habitat
for the federally endangered Presidio Clarkia, as well as native perennial
bunch grasses. EBRPD webpage
Monday, December 15 to Friday, December 19, 2008
Creekside Center for Earth Observation participated in the American
Geophyiscal Union annual meeting, contributing two presentations and
hosting a session concerning the Bioatmospheric N cycle. Read more:
presentations session
Sunday, August 12, 2007, Creekside Center for Earth Observation work
on nitrogen deposition impacts was reported in the national news as
"the biggest global change that nobody has ever heard of", and grazing
for habitat restoration was reported to "turn thinking on its head about
the ecological effects of cattle". Read more: Nitrogen Overdose, Grazing
for Restoration, Nitrogen Deposition and Conservation
May, 2011
Creekside Center for Earth Observation continues to work with the
County of San Mateo, the University of California Berkeley Botanic
Garden, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Friends of Edgewood
Preserve on improving habitat in and around the one remaining wild
population of San Mateo Thronmint (Acanthomintha obovata ssp. duttonii,
formerly Acanthomintha duttonii). See coverage from CNPS: CNPS article
Friday, April 22, 2011
Creekside Center for Earth Observation continues to work with the City
of San Francisco and the US Fish and Wildlife Service on reestablishing
viable populations of the Mission Blue Butterfly at Twin Peaks, San
Francisco. This is the third year of this collaborative project. See news
coverage: ABC7 coverage ABC7 video coverage from 2008
March, 2011
The Bay Area Open Space Council launches the Conservation Lands
Network website. The Conservation Lands Network is a five-year science-
based study by over 125 organizations and individuals tasked to identify
the most essential lands needed to sustain the “natural infrastructure” of
our region. CCEO played a vital role as a Science Advisor to this project:
Bay Area Lands website
February, 2011
Creekside Center for Earth Observation, in conjunction with County of
San Mateo Parks and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, completed the
translocation of 4,000 Bay Checkerspot larvae from Coyote Ridge to
Edgewood Natural Preserve. Local volunteers are conducting field
surveys for adult Checkerspot butterflies that have hatched from the
translocated caterpillars. Friends of Edgewood
Monday, November 1, 2010
Creekside Center for Earth Observation presents its most recent work on
the Bay Area Upland Habitat Goals project at a 2010 Climate Change
meeting at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Stuart Weiss, of
CCEO, serves as the science advisor for this project which aspires to
serve as the first regional biodiversity conservation plan for the Bay
Area. Powerpoint presentation
Fall, 2010
Creekside Center for Earth Observation continues to work in cooperation
with the East Bay Regional Park District on its quest to restore the former
glory to Redwood Park serpentine grasslands to pre-1950's conditions.
The Park District has removed acres of invasive pines opening up habitat
for the federally endangered Presidio Clarkia, as well as native perennial
bunch grasses. EBRPD webpage
Monday, December 15 to Friday, December 19, 2008
Creekside Center for Earth Observation participated in the American
Geophyiscal Union annual meeting, contributing two presentations and
hosting a session concerning the Bioatmospheric N cycle. Read more:
presentations session
Sunday, August 12, 2007, Creekside Center for Earth Observation work
on nitrogen deposition impacts was reported in the national news as
"the biggest global change that nobody has ever heard of", and grazing
for habitat restoration was reported to "turn thinking on its head about
the ecological effects of cattle". Read more: Nitrogen Overdose, Grazing
for Restoration, Nitrogen Deposition and Conservation
| Utilizing hemispherical photography to determine Monarch butterfly habitat suitability. Monterey, CA. (photo by L. Naumovich) |
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| Two Mission Blue Butterflies (Aricia icarioides missionensis) mating. San Bruno Mountain, CA. (photo by L. Naumovich) |
| Christal with San Mateo Thornmint (Acanthominta obovata ssp. duttonii) grown from seed collected on site in order to augment the existing population. San Mateo County, CA. (photo by L. Naumovich) |