Programs
Six applied-science programs anchor our work across working lands and waterways: Agronomy, Botany, Hydrology, Forestry, Limnology, and Ichthyology. Each program supports field projects, technical assistance, and education in Scott Valley and surrounding communities.
We keep it practical and local - grounded in data and built with producers, landowners, Tribes, agencies, and schools. Explore the disciplines below, then reach out to start a project or co-host an event.
Programs at a Glance
Agronomy
Crop and pasture management that balances yield, soil health, and water efficiency on working lands.
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Soil sampling & interpretation; nutrient planning; grazing rotations.
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Irrigation scheduling tools and distribution uniformity checks.
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Cover-crop and forage trials; BMPs for fertilizer placement.
Forestry
Defensible space and small-woodland practices that reduce risk and support habitat near homes and infrastructure.
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Chipper program logistics, slash management, and fuel-ladder reduction.
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Small-diameter thinning and pruning priorities around structures.
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Outreach: wildfire-readiness talks and yard-walks.
Ichthyology
Fish ecology and habitat: monitoring, passage concepts, and project support in salmonid systems.
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Snorkel surveys, redd/spawner observations, and juvenile habitat notes.
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Passage assessment support and camera/visual monitoring concepts.
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Education: fish ID basics and life‑cycle displays for events.
Botany
Native plant stewardship, invasive species management, and revegetation design for habitat and working landscapes.
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Rapid assessments; invasive mapping & prioritization; treatment plans.
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Seed mixes and planting palettes; maintenance schedules.
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Education: plant ID, weed hygiene, and restoration basics.
Hydrology
Surface-water monitoring, irrigation efficiency, and project designs that work with seasonal flows.
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Water quality monitoring (temp, DO, turbidity, pH, EC) with QA/QC.
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Flow and stage measurements; rating curves; simple hydro analysis.
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Floodplain & side-channel concepts in partnership with engineers.
How These Programs Connect
Projects rarely live inside one discipline. An irrigation efficiency tune‑up (Agronomy) can benefit stream temperatures (Hydrology/Limnology) and salmon habitat (Ichthyology). Revegetation (Botany) supports bank stability for floodplain concepts (Hydrology) and reduces fuels near homes (Forestry). We design scopes that reflect these linkages.
For Community Hosts
Granges, libraries, fairs, councils - let’s co‑host. We’ll bring speakers, simple demos, or a curated video program.