2013
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White House Office of Science and Technology Policy mentions new WWA study on Twitter
SpotlightThe official Twitter account of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy mentioned WWA lead author Tim Bardsley's new study on climate adaptation planning for public water supply in Salt Lake City.
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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.