Environmental science research in Bishop, California

White Mountain Research Center is a leading institution located at 3000 East Line Street in Bishop, California, United States. It is dedicated to conducting groundbreaking research in a variety of fields, including ecology, geology, and environmental science. With state-of-the-art facilities and a team of expert researchers, the center is at the forefront of scientific discovery and innovation. Visitors can expect to find a wealth of knowledge and resources at this renowned institution, making it a valuable hub for academic collaboration and exploration.

Barcroft Field Station, located at 3000 E. Line St in Bishop, California, United States, is a research facility situated at an elevation of 3800m (12,470’). The station can accommodate up to 20 people in comfortable dorms and offers three labs for visiting research scientists and their students. With wireless internet access and power generated from rooftop solar panels, Barcroft Station is an off-grid facility. Constructed in 1951 in the White Mountains, Barcroft has been a hub for research on the physiological effects of high elevation. It was also utilized by Noble laureate George Smoot for research in cosmic background radiation. The station includes the Nello Pace Laboratory, a multipurpose classroom, living room area, and recreational facilities. Nearby are outbuildings housing research projects, an observatory dome, and a well and pond for water supply.