2013
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New WWA study: Rising temperatures challenge Salt Lake City’s water supply
SpotlightFor every 1 degree Fahrenheit of warming in the Salt Lake City region, water flow to the city will drop 1.8-6.5%. That's the conclusion from a new WWA-led climate analysis that offers a window into what other Western cities will face in a warming world. With help from this climate analysis, Salt Lake managers are preparing for a warmer future. See press coverage in the Salt Lake Tribune, Boulder Daily Camera, and Utah Public Radio.
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WWA's Klaus Wolter wins Governor's award for high-impact research
SpotlightCongratulations to WWA's Klaus Wolter, in the NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, one of four to win the 2013 Governor's Award for High-Impact Research. Wolter was honored for his work in sustainability, specifically for his research into connections between the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and drought, and applying his expertise to support water resource management and drought planning in the state of Colorado and throughout the Southwest. A short video about his work is here.
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Caterpillar moth aside, when predicting winter weather, most left out in cold
NewsThe Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
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New WWA Video: Small beetle, big impacts
SpotlightWWA's Eric Gordon and Jeff Lukas explain how mountain pine beetles are affecting water resources.