Salmon swimming in a wet lab.
Focused on Fish
The Department of Fish and Wildlife Studies in the College of Natural Resources focuses their research on sustainably managing fish populations to balance our ecosystem and provide nourishment to the tribes of the Pacific Northwest

“Salmon are a cultural icon of the Pacific Northwest,” Christopher Caudill, associate professor of fisheries in the College of Natural Resources, said. “They’re an endangered species, so one of the concerns is that by not […]

A close-up picture of the Hydroponics Club's flowers grown in a greenhouse.
Lights, Plants, Water
The Sustainability Center awarded grants to several students last year at UI

Turn off the lights, don’t unnecessarily run the water and eat local. These are all tips on how one person can save energy, water and the planet. But doing all […]

Building a Cleaner Future
Students continue the fight for renewable energy eight years after pledge for carbon neutrality

A white plume of smoke dissipates into the frozen Moscow air, escaping from an aged smoke stack high above the intersection of Sixth Street and Line Street. Below, cars putter […]