2015
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Climate change may create a Wild West that cowboys wouldn't recognize, Colo. researchers report
NewsE&E News ClimateWire
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WWA and CSU release Colorado Climate Change Vulnerability Study
SpotlightWWA, in collaboration with Colorado State University, conducted a broad study of climate vulnerability for the state of Colorado. Drawing from existing data and peer-reviewed research, the study summarizes the key challenges facing several sectors: ecosystems, water, agriculture, energy, transportation, and more. Read the CIRES press release and download the report.
Also, interviews with WWA's Eric Gordon about the study were broadcasted on KGNU radio's Morning Magazine and Colorado Public Radio's Colorado Matters.
2014
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WWA/CIRES Free Online Course on "Water in the Western United States"
SpotlightWWA's Eric Gordon and Anne Gold from the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) are co-teaching an free online course entitled "Water in the Western United States."
More information and registration for the course can be found here. This college-level course provides a broad overview of the history of water development in the region and relevant hydrology and climatology. The course will run in April, but registration is available now, and there are no requirements other than an Internet connection. We look forward to having you join our course!