Importance of water to the U.S. economy
Decision Center for Desert Cities
Importance of water to the U.S. economy
via the EPA. EPA is releasing a Synthesis Report on the Importance of Water to the U.S. Economy. This report is intended to help raise the awareness of water’s importance
The science policy interface: Articles on what scientists, politicians, and the public need to know
Check out these recent articles regarding the science policy interface in Nature and The Guardian. Policy: Twenty tips for interpreting scientific claims, by William J. Sutherland, David Spiegelhalter, and Mark
New DCDC publication
Impact of urban form and design on mid-afternoon microclimate in Phoenix Local Climate Zones Authors Ariane Middel, Center for Integrated Solutions to Climate Challenges, Arizona State University Kathrin Häb, Department
DCDC decadal synthesis on climate, urbanization, and water in metropolitan Phoenix
In anticipation of its 10-year anniversary, Arizona State University’s Decision Center for a Desert City (DCDC) has released a major new report, "Advancing Science in Support of Water Policy and
Should we demolish Glen Canyon Dam?
via AZCentral.com Arizona Republic environmental reporter Brandon Loomis investigates the wicked problem of keeping or destroying Glen Canyon Dam, a decision that seems to have no positive outcomes. Water managers,
October 16 DCDC Water/Climate Briefing
October 16, 2013 - Effective Communication of Scenarios and Scenario Analysis for Decision Making Scenarios are one method to describe the complexity and uncertainty inherent within the management of complex
ASU hiring in hydrology and water resources engineering
The Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) seek applicants for a nine-month tenure-track/tenured faculty position in hydrology and water resources engineering. Research areas of interest include, but
New DCDC publication
Assessment of De Facto Wastewater Reuse across the U.S.: Trends between 1980 and 2008 Published August 19, 2013 in Environmental Science and Technology, DOI: 10.1021/es402792s Authors Jacelyn Rice, School of
Students aid efforts to solve border region's water challenges
By Rosie Gochnour and Joe Kullman via ASU News. The border region of southern Arizona and Sonora, Mexico faces the sustainability challenges of a semi-arid climate that experiences long periods
Colorado River Basin Water Supply and Demand Study: Next steps
Updated September 2013. Source: Bureau of Reclamation. Moving Forward to Address Challenges Identified in the Study In 2012, the Bureau of Reclamation, in partnership with the seven Colorado River Basin
New DCDC publication
Quasi Experiments, Hedonic Models, and Estimating Trade-offs for Local Amenities Authors H. Allen Klaiber and V. Kerry Smith. Journal Land Economics, Volume 89, Number 3, August 2013 Abstract This paper
Advancing climate adaptation in Flagstaff
Advancing Climate Adaptation in Flagstaff: Expert Discussion Session On August 20, 2013 at the Global Institute of Sustainability, in preparation for workshops with Flagstaff's Public Works and Police Departments, a