September 15, 2026
One of the rarest habitat types in California is found on Beale Air Force Base in the Central Valley: vernal pools. These shallow seasonal ponds host an array of unique plants and animals, many of which are protected under the federal Endangered Species Act. To protect this habit from being smothered by thick non-native grasses, CEMML employs the help of some very efficient four-legged mowing machines.
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Center for Environmental Management
Military Lands
CEMML is a multidisciplinary team of natural, physical, and social scientists.
We work closely with the Department of Defense and other agencies to inform management of natural and cultural resources consistent with achieving mission-specific and societal goals. CEMML is part of Colorado State University’s Warner College of Natural Resources.
Center for Environmental Management
Military Lands
CEMML is a multidisciplinary team of natural, physical, and social scientists.
We work closely with the Department of Defense and other agencies to inform management of natural and cultural resources consistent with achieving mission-specific and societal goals. CEMML is part of Colorado State University’s Warner College of Natural Resources.
Our Mission
At CEMML, our mission is to support our partners in the sustainable management of their lands while helping to ensure they achieve their operational goals and to balance environmental stewardship with the successful completion of our partners’ missions.
CEMML Overview
CEMML is a trusted leader in environmental management of military lands. We are a research and service center in the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU).
CEMML has provided high-quality environmental consulting services to the federal government, primarily the Department of Defense (DoD), since 1985. Through our expertise in environmental sustainability, conservation, and responsible stewardship of natural and cultural resources, we assist clients, across public and federal lands, in navigating complex environmental regulations and implementing sustainable practices.
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