Blogs

Forecasting Salmon Runs: A Time Series Analysis of Willamette Falls Fish Ladder Data

The goal of this analysis is to visualize time series data of fish passage at the Willamette Falls fish ladder to identify trends, seasonal patterns, and annual variations…

Decoding Energy Patterns: Time Series Analysis of US Energy Consumption

In today’s data-driven world, understanding energy consumption patterns isn’t just for utility companies - it’s valuable for everyone interested in sustainability, energy…

Mapping Red Sesbania Invasion in California

Spatial Analysis

First introduced as an ornamental plant, red sesbania (Sesbania punicea) now threatens California’s river systems, particularly in the Central Valley and Delta regions. It…

Florida Palmetto Species Classifier

Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) and scrub palmetto (Sabal etonia) are both keystone species in south-central Florida that support the pine flatwoods ecosystem. This analysis…

Principal Components Analysis (PCA) on Soil Characteristics

Principal Component Analysis (PCA) is an ordination method that allows us to extract as much information as possible from multivariate data by reducing it to a simplified…

Impact of Urbanization on Biodiversity

Spatial Analysis

This project analyzes changes in the Biodiversity Intactness Index (BII) in Phoenix, Arizona (Maricopa County) between 2017 and 2020. The analysis aims to understand the…

Understanding Wildfire Impact

Discover how data from the Thomas Fire sheds light on wildfire impacts, from air quality degradation to environmental recovery, and its relevance to Los Angeles’ current…