California Stream Health Index Project
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Source: UC Santa Cruz (NEWS)
UC Santa Cruz researchers received a $2.2 million grant from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop an environmental DNA (eDNA)-based stream-health index. The project aims to assess the health of streams throughout California by collecting eDNA samples, using advanced machine learning and geospatial data, and engaging community scientists. The project will create an open-source,
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- UC Santa Cruz (NEWS)
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | UC Santa Cruz researchers received a $2.2 million grant from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop an environmental DNA (eDNA)-based stream-health index. The project aims to assess the health of streams throughout California by collecting eDNA samples, using advanced machine learning and geospatial data, and engaging community scientists. The project will create an open-source, low-cost cloud platform for diverse users to evaluate stream conditions and monitor biodiversity, supporting statewide management of freshwater ecosystems. |
Original sector | Environmental Monitoring |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | Santa Cruz |
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Source | UC Santa Cruz (NEWS) |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Education |
Article published date | 2026-05-07 |
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