2014
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WWA and CWCB release Climate Change in Colorado report
SpotlightWWA and the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) today released the report “Climate Change in Colorado: A Synthesis to Support Water Resources Management and Adaptation,” which updates and expands on the 2008 WWA-CWCB report of the same name. The report, authored by WWA team members Jeff Lukas, Joe Barsugli, Imtiaz Rangwala, and Klaus Wolter, and WWA affiliate Nolan Doesken of the CSU Colorado Climate Center, presents findings on observed climate trends in the state, linkages with global changes, and projections of future climate and hydrology, as well as guidance on incorporating climate change into planning. Download the report here.
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WWA's New Director: Lisa Dilling
SpotlightLisa Dilling, assistant professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, is the new director of the Western Water Assessment (WWA), an applied research program that addresses societal vulnerabilities related to climate, particularly in the area of water resources.
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Webinar on Water-Energy Nexus
SpotlightOn May 8, WWA's Kristen Averyt joined Craig Zamuda from the U.S. Department of Energy for a webinar sponsored by the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies on the water-energy nexus. To view the webinar, click here.
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National Climate Assessment report describes impacts of climate change in U.S.
SpotlightOn May 6, the Third National Climate Assessment (NCA), Climate Change Impacts in the United States, was released by the U.S. Global Change Research Program. The comprehensive 829-page report assesses the science of climate change, and the impacts of climate change occurring now and through the 21st century, with the goal of better informing public and private decision-making at all levels. WWA’s Kristen Averyt was a lead author of the “Energy, Water, and Land Use” chapter. Kristen and several other WWA team members also contributed to regional and sectoral reports used as technical input for the NCA report. Explore the findings and download the NCA report here.