School of Natural Resources and Environment

Conservation Ecology

Bryce Esch

Why Michigan?

I chose SNRE because it was the best program for my interests in ecology and environmental policy. The interdisciplinary program brings together a diverse group of students and faculty that has provided me with a breadth of learning experiences I would not have found elsewhere. The SNRE alumni network is also a wonderful thing to be a part of, I have already had great experiences reaching out to and working with alumni.

Entering year: 
2012
A satellite image of Lake Erie on Sept. 3, 2011, overlaid on a map of the lake and its tributaries. This image shows the bloom about six weeks after its initiation in the lake's western basin. On this date, it covers the entire western basin and is beginning to expand into the central basin. Map by Michigan Sea Grant.

Record-breaking 2011 Lake Erie algae bloom may be sign of things to come

The largest harmful algae bloom in Lake Erie's recorded history was likely caused by the confluence of changing farming practices and weather conditions that are expected to become more common in the future due to climate change. Rather than an isolated, one-time occurrence, it was more likely a harbinger of things to come, according to U-M researchers and other.

SNRE Alumni and Students Gather at Jolly Pumpkin

SNRE students and alums gathered Thursday for their regular happy hour at Jolly Pumpkin. Tom Wagner, Class of '71 (pictured on right) told stories about his days in the Dana Building before SNR got its 'E', Erik Herzog, Class of '89, told us about his work at the EPA and 2004 graduate Michael DiRamio talked about the beginnings of the Sustainable Systems track. A good time had by all! Thanks to all the students and alums who came! We look forward to this every month.

 

-SNRE Alumni Gateway

Allan named to EPA Great Lakes Advisory Board

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced on behalf of 16 federal agencies the membership of the first advisory board to support implementation of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. “Protecting the Great Lakes -- the largest surface freshwater system on Earth -- is important for the health and well being of millions of people," said EPA Acting Administrator and Acting Interagency Task Force Chair Bob Perciasepe. "Today I’m pleased to announce the membership of the first-ever Great Lakes Advisory Board.”

Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest

Protected areas successfully prevent deforestation in Amazon rainforest

Strictly protected areas such as national parks and biological reserves have been more effective at reducing deforestation in the Amazon rainforest than so-called sustainable-use areas that allow for controlled resource extraction, two University of Michigan researchers and their colleagues have found. In addition, protected areas established primarily to safeguard the rights and livelihoods of indigenous people performed especially well in places where deforestation pressures are high. The U-M-led study, which found that all forms of protection successfully limit deforestation, is scheduled for online publication March 11 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

2013 Wild Gift Fellowship; application deadline 4/15/2013

Posted: 
03/04/2013
Contact Name: 
Diana Woodworth

Application deadline: April 15, 2013

Every year Wild Gift recruits outstanding new leaders to its Network of better-world entrepreneurs through an intensive application process. They have begun to accept applications for the 2013 class. Through a rigorous application process, dynamic young individuals (ages 21-35) with innovative, entrepreneurial ideas are recruited. Successful applicants exhibit a deep passion and commitment to wilderness and sustainability and the capacity to bring better world projects to fruition.
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2013 Kelly McKinnell Memorial Award; application deadline 3/15/2013

Posted: 
03/04/2013
Contact Name: 
Diana Woodworth

The Kelly McKinnell Memorial Award of $1,000, provides the selected student an opportunity to travel anywhere in the world to work on a photographic exploration and documentation project with the goal of promoting world cultural understanding or environmental awareness. The Award is open to all enrolled UM students.
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2013 American Institute of Indian Studies PhD Fellowship; application deadline 7/1/2013

Posted: 
03/04/2013
Contact Name: 
Diana Woodworth

Application deadline: July 1, 2013.

The American Institute of Indian Studies announces its 2013 fellowship competition, and invites applications from scholars who wish to conduct their research in India. Junior fellowships are awarded to Ph.D. candidates to conduct research for their dissertations in India for up to eleven months.

Applications can be downloaded from the web site www.indiastudies.org.
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