A hub for cannabis research in California.

Our interdisciplinary scholars research the social and environmental dimensions of cannabis agriculture and production.

We engage with growers, local communities, Tribes, and government agencies to bolster public dialogue, inform policies and programs, and support prosperous communities within a healthy environment.

Rescheduling Webinar: Possibilities & Limits

Amanda Reiman, PhD, led a discussion on the implications of rescheduling cannabis, with panelists including Dr. Daniele Piomelli, Ethan Fallon, Aaron Smith, Dr. Jordan Tischler, and Steph Sherer. The panelists discussed the potential impact of rescheduling on research, policy, and the cannabis industry, including the reduction of administrative and regulatory burdens for researchers, the potential for more research into therapeutic mechanisms, and the potential for federal agencies like the EPA and FDA to become more involved in cannabis regulation. The panelists also discussed the potential impact of rescheduling on the urgency to pass legislation legalizing or decriminalizing cannabis under state and federal laws and where they would ideally place cannabis in the scheduling system.

Unchecking the box: Overcoming barriers to meaningful consultation

This study analyzes key barriers to meaningful Tribal consultation through analysis of intergovernmental consultation policy and practice in California. We argue that these barriers trace back to asymmetrical power relations and legacies of colonial governance and exclusion, and we offer recommendations to strengthen Tribal-agency relations in cultural resource protection.

Highlights from the CRC Undergraduate Research Symposium

This semester we facilitated the Undergraduate Research Symposium in collaboration with the SDG Undergraduate Research Group (SURG), recognizing 51 undergraduates who our faculty and staff worked alongside on several cannabis projects.

Our Research

Policy

Cannabis policy intersects all of our work.

Community

We study cannabis culture, politics and economy.

Land Use

Cannabis farms leave lasting imprints. We measure impacts.

Environment

Regulation promises mitigation. We assess threats.

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