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Russel Galipeau, National Park Superintendant speaks to the 120 people gathered at the santa Rosa Research Station for the dedication.


A new research station


Santa Rosa Island site for sta- tion that promotes research, restoration and education.


By Catherine French BA T T E R I E S ®


SANTA ROSA ISLAND — On Aug. 13 more than 120 people arrived on Santa Rosa Island to join in the dedication and open house for the new Santa Rosa Island Research Station. Created through the partnership between Cal State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) and the Channel Islands National Park (CINP), the field station promotes research, restoration and education.


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Vickers ranch bunkhouse that has been revamped to include sleeping quarters for 22 students and profes- sors, a classroom, laboratory and room for sorting, identifying and storing arti- facts, the research station marks a new era on the Santa Rosa Island. “We have already had 30 professors, 150 students and 10 different organiza- tions working on the island,” said Santa Rosa Island Station Manager Cause Hanna. There are eight disciplines for study


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available to those who come here including, anthropology, art, biology, business, communication, English, environmental science and resource management. In addition to its location within a national park and national marine sanctuary, Santa Rosa Island offers marine and terrestrial species and other endemic animals and plants found nowhere else in the world; and, a13,000-year record of human occupa- tion. “We are focused on conducting col-


laborative research, monitoring and restoration projects that will directly benefit the national park and marine sanctuary and provide a meaningful hands-on experience,” Hanna said. “The students can work side by side with renowned scientists from many fields.” A project of note is a long-term


debris-monitoring study to collect, identify and catalog trash that washes ashore. It can then be compared with other environmental protection sites being monitored across the nation. Another key project is the monitor- ing of the rocky intertidal zone to record the wasting syndrome that has caused an enormous die off of sea stars along the North American Pacific. The project will help to assess the syn- drome and possibly help to identify the ecological consequences from the loss of these species. “The university has the manpower


to research and develop these projects and work closely with the national park and other agencies to identify their priorities, which leads to the study of key issues,” said Hanna. The process, according to Hanna, is that the student starts by identifying a particular problem and with a mentor develops the study. At year’s end the student writes a report of their find- ings. In turn, these completed projects will provide meaningful information to CINP while benefitting the students. “Santa Rosa Island Research Station connects the community to one of America’s national treasures,” said Russell Galipeau, superintendent of CINP. “We believe this partnership with the university will advance our scien- tific, historical, and environmental knowledge of the park and hopefully inspire future scholars, scientists and leaders.”


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