Ongoing research

Hi, I’m Diego Torres — a proud certified Master Gardener with a green thumb that didn’t come naturally (believe me, I’ve earned it one plant at a time). When I first set out on this journey, my goal was simple: become a better gardener to support my role as a Health Educator for the CalFresh program. My work…

Urban tree canopies (UTCs), i.e, the layers of leaves, branches, and stems that cover the ground in cities, are essential tools in managing stormwater, particularly in dense urban areas like those across Southern California. In landscapes dominated by impermeable surfaces such as pavements and rooftops,…