Department of Applied Environmental Science
Faculty Profile
John Olson, Ph.D.
I study how rivers and lakes, and the organism that live in them, are influenced by their watersheds. I then work to develop ways to use this knowledge to improve freshwater health and management. Recent projects include modeling water chemistry to establish nutrient criteria nationwide, examining the effects of river restoration, and using environmental DNA and models to monitor and manage endangered species.
| Title | Assistant Professor |
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| Phone | 831-582-3873 |
| Joolson@csumb.edu | |
| Research Lab | Watershed Environments and Ecology (WEE) Lab |
| Office Location | Chapman Science Center (Building 53), Office S305 |
| Office Hours | Mondays 3:00 - 4:00 pm |
| Areas of Expertise | Freshwater ecology, spatial analysis, water quality, biological assessment, and empirical modeling |
| Courses Taught | ENVS 332: Intro Geographic Information Systems and GPS BIO 448: Freshwater Ecology ENVS 402/ENVS 410: Honors Capstone/Capstone seminar ENVS 532: Advanced GIS & Spatial Analysis ENVS 660: Professional Environmental Science |