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Closeup of the blowing blue whale on the water surface.

Blue Whales Blue Skies Certification Strategy

The BWBS program is a successful incentive program that slows ships in the SB Channel to reduce pollution & whale strikes—but it must become more widely adopted to have the intended impact. This team presents a strategy to build a pathway to certification through a brand ambassador network.

Group Members: Sachiko Lamen, Anusha Sridhara, Devon Rossi, Julia Bickford

Faculty Advisors: Lisa Leombruni

Clients: NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Beautiful scene of the Mirador de Las Planas in Spain under blue sky

Chaparral & Public Land Mismanagement

The chaparral ecosystem is prone to fire, but traditional fuel breaks can lead to some unintended consequences. This team delivers educational materials, talking points, and an op-ed on land management for Los Padres Forest Watch to spread awareness of proper land management.

Group Members: Thomas (Tommy) King, Conner Smith

Faculty Advisors: Lisa Leombruni

Clients: Los Padres National Forest

Mini planet Lofoten is an archipelago in the county of Nordland

'Sustainable Ways By Day' Instagram

Making sustainable choices when it comes to everyday buying decisions can be challenging for people who are not working in the environmental field. This Instagram strategy fills the gap by providing easy, practical, and fun sustainability tips, emphasizing connection with communities of color.

Group Members: Daija Odom

Faculty Advisors: Lisa Leombruni

Service engineer checking solar cell on the roof for maintenance if there is a damaged part.

Clean Power, Clean Health

Health centers are vulnerable to unreliable power supplies during natural disasters & blackouts. This team created educational flyers, infographics, and a video to help engage & encourage health center staff to transition to solar through Community Energy Company.

Group Members: Hollie Pennington, Samantha (Sam) Rozal

Faculty Advisors: Lisa Leombruni

Clients: Collective Energy Company, LLC

Marine biologist writing down data sitting on a boat

LTER Video Series

The Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) network uncovers unique findings only possible through its long term approach to science. However, many are not aware of its contributions. This team created a video series on the benefits of the LTER network & the scientific insights it can offer.

Group Members: Shayan Kaveh, Cristina Mancilla, Alessandra Puig-Santana, Charles (Charlie) Wilson

Faculty Advisors: Lisa Leombruni

Teamwork harvesting fresh vegetables in the community greenhouse garden

The Potential of Regenerative Agriculture

Regenerative agriculture offers unique environmental benefits that conventional agriculture cannot. This team created targeted papers to certifying bodies and ranchers, and a short film on how regenerative agriculture works for White Buffalo Land Trust.

Group Members: Taylor Gries, Anna Zauner, Sarah-Anne Rohlfing, Elijah Baker, Michelle Geldin

Faculty Advisors: Lisa Leombruni

Ocean Defenders Film: Partnership & Progress

Abandoned or lost fishing gear can be dangerous to sea life, and the Ocean Defender’s Alliance (ODA) is dedicated to removing it. This team created a short film on the collaboration between ODA and local fishers to make a big difference in the marine environment by removing fishing debris.

Group Members: Logan Ossentjuk

Faculty Advisors: Lisa Leombruni

Clients: Ocean Defenders Alliance