ANR Adventures

My UC ANR Adventure is winding down, and while difficult to leave UC ANR, I am looking forward to new challenges, new places, and new partners. The scenery will be different, the mission the same. UC ANR should be looking forward to new things, too, including new people.

I took a 4-day trip last week to help someone move across the country. Two vehicles, two drivers, 4 dogs. It is not a trip I would recommend. However, I never tire of seeing the snow-covered mountains, whether it be the Sierra, the Wasatch, or the Rockies.

Welcome Luca Carmignani! Luca started this week as a CE Advisor, specializing in Wildland-Urban Interference. Luca is based at the South Coast REC. Please reach out to Luca and give a warm welcome! Program Council met this week at Elkus Ranch.

Last week flew by. Tu, David, and I spent a day at the South Coast REC talking about a new building project and envisioning a new educational center that could draw in the local community and serve as a central spot at the REC for researchers to convene and brainstorm.

This is a bit of a sad time of year, when I learn of all the pending departures due to retirement. Don't get me wrong, I fully recognize the excitement associated with retirement. Bill, Lorna, and others keep me well aware of the advantages.