About Us

The Field Stations Program (FSP) run out of San Diego State University (SDSU) manages the use of three field stations, the Santa Margarita Ecological ReserveSky Oaks Field Station, and Fortuna Mountain Research Reserve. The Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve (TRNERR) is an auxiliary field station with a history of collaboration with SDSU faculty. FSP helps facilitate research activities at TRNERR. Field Stations Program is a part of College of Sciences at San Diego State University.

Our Mission

Our mission is to serve students and faculty at SDSU by supporting teaching, research and education at our four field stations. We help collect, share and understand environmental data from our four field stations and the surrounding ecosystems. We manage the stations for the long-term preservation of native fauna and flora.

SDSU College of Sciences

FSP staff highlights

Paul Ganster, PhD

Paul Ganster, PhD

FSP Director

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Pablo Bryant

Pablo Bryant

FSP Field Director

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Walt Oechel, PhD

Walt Oechel, PhD

Lead Scientist

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