December 2, 2025
The arid Mojave desert sprawls across roughly 50,000 square miles, mostly in southeast California and southern Nevada. Several rare species of wildlife live here, including the western pond turtle and the Mojave desert tortoise. These reptiles thrive in habitat free from development and human intrusion — and they find it on the Mojave’s vast military bases. CEMML, in partnership with the Air Force, is keeping a close eye on their behavior and numbers.
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
The mission of the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) 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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