Eli Goodsell

An aerial photo shows a muddy creek in a heavily scorched canyon.

Chico State’s Ecological Reserve Calls for Action after Park Fire as Big Chico Creek Turns Brown from Sediment

The Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve is partnering with other agencies to slow water and reduce sediment flow in anticipation of winter rain.

Sunshine breaks through the tops of trees over a ranch-style setting.

Chico State’s Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve Severely Impacted by Park Fire

The Park Fire that began in Chico and continues its reach across the North State burned across the majority of the BCCER, scorching the landscape and destroying the reserve’s headquarters and most of its existing infrastructure.

A crape myrtle flowers in front of an academic building.

Chico State Enterprises Returns Eagle Lake Field Station Land to Susanville Indian Rancheria

Chico State Enterprises (CSE) and the Susanville Indian Rancheria completed a land-transfer agreement that returns the land known as the Eagle Lake Field Station to the Tribe.

Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve Partners with CalTrout, Mechoopda for Native Fish Passage Restoration Project in Bidwell Park

The University's Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve is partnering with agencies, such as CalTrout and the Mechoopda Indian Tribe, on a native fish passage restoration project in Bidwell Park.

Smoke fills the air as a prescribed burn takes place

Nationally Recognized Prescribed Fire Training to be Hosted in Butte County

The Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve will be one of several agencies collaborating on future prescribed fire trainings this fall and winter in Butte County.

Where Education Meets the Land

The Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve is a living laboratory for students of all ages, ground-breaking research, and innovative land management practices.

Sunlight breaks through branches and leaves of trees that are surrounded by grass and volcanic rocks

Land Donation Doubles Size of BCCER, Now CSU’s Largest Ecological Reserve

Chico State's BCCER received an anonymous land donation—doubling its size and making it one of the largest college- or university-operated reserves in the entire state.

Family of Professor Emeritus Gifts $1 Million for Educational Programming at Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve

The Dempsey family has donated $1 million to the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve—the largest cash gift in its history—for educational programming.

A young firefighter stands among burning brush during a prescribed fire.

Prescribed Fire on University’s Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve Scheduled for Thursday

Chico State’s Ecological Reserves are partnering with Terra Fuego and Cal Fire to conduct a prescribed burn on Thursday, February 20.

Several people in a grassy area set small prescribed fires with fire canisters.

University’s Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve Scheduled For Prescribed Fire

Chico State's Ecological Reserves are partnering with Terra Fuego and Cal Fire to conduct a prescribed burn on Tuesday.

Looking up from the ground, the sun's rays break through the forest's canopy.

University’s Ecological Reserves Receive Funding for Forest Therapy for Community Recovery Project

Chico State's Ecological Reserves have received funding through the North Valley Community Foundation and Butte Strong Fund for a pilot forest therapy project.

People walk through dried grass applying flames in a controlled burn.

Prescribed Fire Scheduled on University’s Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve

Chico State's Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER) will host a prescribed burn on Tuesday, October 8.

Acres of grass and trees sit upon the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve.

Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve Extends Opportunity to Community to Adopt an Acre

The Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve provides an opportunity for the community to support innovative programming in their backyard through the Reserve’s Adopt an Acre Campaign.

Eli Goodsell gestures with his hand while standing in a bright green meadow surrounded by faculty and staff.

Warriors Against Wildfire

At the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve, action to temper and prevent devastating wildfires has been taking place for 20 years.

A group of goats munch on dry grass as a measure to cut back on fire fuels in the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve.

University’s Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve Employing Multiple Fire Mitigation Techniques

In the wake of November’s devastating Camp Fire, California State University, Chico’s Ecological Reserves partnered with Cal Fire, Firestorm, and Terra Fuego to conduct a 70-acre prescribed burn at the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER) in recent weeks.

A student walks with a drip torch lighting off fire in a dry field.

Prescribed Fire Scheduled for Thursday on CSU, Chico’s Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve

After one of the most devastating fire seasons in state history, California State University, Chico’s ecological reserves are partnering with Terra Fuego to conduct a prescribed burn on Thursday, Dec. 13, to reduce fuels, mitigate fire risk, and provide a training opportunity for CSU, Chico students and current and future fire professionals.

Chico State students from a Conservation and Restoration class learn about fire management at the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve.

Federal, State Agencies to Participate in Prescribed Fire Training on University’s Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve

As one of the most devastating fire seasons in state history continues, California State University, Chico’s ecological reserves are partnering with Terra Fuego to host a Prescribed Fire Training Exchanges (TREX) event to support future wildfire fighting efforts.

Students learning about fire management in a Conservation and Restoration class at the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve in December, 2017. The BCCER has been awarded a pair of grants for fire mitigation and education.

University’s Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve Receives Two Cal Fire Grants for Fire Mitigation, Education

As a hub for innovative land management practices, California State University, Chico’s Ecological Reserves are committed to leading the way in fire mitigation and education.