Conference

Climate Change: A Regional Perspective on a Global Issue
May 6-7
This two-day conference will explore how climate change is affecting the environment and what society can do--and is doing--to minimize the negative effects. Learn some of the best practices cities and counties have adopted to combat this global issue. Discover how increased legislation, educational institutions, social advocacy groups and community outreach can create collaborations that will allow us to have a positive impact on the future of this planet.

Special Status Amphibians and Reptiles of Northern California
Receive keen insight on the 14 reptile and amphibian species native to Northern California currently listed as threatened or endangered under the state and federal Endangered Species Act. Providing a history of herpetological conservation in California, you will learn information about state and federal protective laws, and permit categories, as well as the basics of site habitat assessments.

New Program

Energy Resource Management Certificate Program
Competing demands for more energy use and the need for smaller energy footprints require leaders across a wide range of industries to better understand the complex issues surrounding energy management. This new program is designed for professionals in engineering, construction planning and design and facility-plant operations who seek to expand their expertise in this critical area.