Sierra Nevada Research Institute

The Sierra Nevada Research Institute (SNRI) is a research institute at the University of California, Merced. Established in 2007, it was UC Merced's first research institute.[1][2] SNRI conducts interdisciplinary research in the Sierra Nevada and San Joaquin Valley, focusing on issues including climate change, water resources, and the effects of wildfires.[2][3] The director as of 2025 is Asmeret Asefaw Berhe.[4]

Field stations

Yosemite Field Station

Established in 2006 in partnership with Yosemite National Park,[5] the Yosemite Field Station is located in the historic village of Wawona in southern Yosemite National Park.[2][6][7]

Sequoia Field Station

UC Merced also operates a field station in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, established in 2006 with the National Park Service and United States Geological Survey.[2][8]

References

  1. ^ "History". Sierra Nevada Research Institute. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d Traina, Sam (2007). "Creating a research signature: The Sierra Nevada research institute". New Directions for Higher Education. 2007 (139): 69–73. doi:10.1002/he.268. ISSN 0271-0560.
  3. ^ "Sierra Nevada Research Institute". University of California, Merced. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
  4. ^ Anderson, Lorena (September 11, 2025). "From Soil to Climate Solutions: Berhe Leads Sierra Nevada Research Institute into its Next Chapter | Newsroom". Newsroom UC Merced. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
  5. ^ "Yosemite Field Station". UC Natural Reserve System. March 6, 2025. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
  6. ^ Mutch, Linda (2023). "The Sierra Nevada Monitor: Spring 2023 (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Three Rivers, California, United States of America. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
  7. ^ Warszawski, Marek (August 12, 2011). "Merced County students learn about life, nature in rigorous program at Yosemite". Merced Sun-Star. Merced, California, United States of America. Fresno Bee. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
  8. ^ "About". Yosemite and Sequoia Field Stations. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
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