We combine field, drone, and satellite data to understand how ecosystems respond to change and to support data-driven land management.
Mapping Change Across Landscapes
Our researchers integrate field observations with drone and satellite imagery, geospatial modeling, and decision-support tools to study ecosystem dynamics, climate impacts, and land use change. Their work reveals how landscapes respond to shifting environmental and human pressures—from vegetation health to water availability.
Turning Data into Action
Our teams develop GIS-integrated tools such as DroughtView and SnowView, providing real-time monitoring of vegetation, snowpack, streamflow, and land conditions. By transforming complex data into practical insights, SNRE advances ecosystem health monitoring, supports informed decision-making, and promotes the sustainability and resilience of natural and agricultural landscapes.
Faculty
Kyle Hartfield
Associate Professor of PracticeDirector of Undergraduate Studies BS-GIST
Laura López-Hoffman
Professor, Natural Resources and the Environment
William Smith
Associate Professor, Land - Water - Climate / Geospatial Analysis
Willem van Leeuwen
Professor, Natural Resources and the EnvironmentAssociate Director of Development
Research Staff
Guillermo E. Ponce-Campos
Research Specialist, PrincipalMcClaran Lab
