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April 12, 2013

The Future of Arizona’s Forests: Anticipating the effects of climate change and fire on water sustainability

Arizona’s forests are not only mountain playgrounds for recreation and tourism but also sustain critical ecosystem functions such as water storage, filtration, and release for downstream uses.

In the face of climate change, forest ecosystems are being stressed from higher temperatures and lower precipitation, making them more vulnerable to insect infestations and more frequent and intense wildfires.

The impacts of climate and landscape changes and wildfire include increased erosion, sedimentation, and warmer water temperatures, which in turn affect municipal water supplies and riparian habitats.

Please join us as we explore the critical research and policy priorities regarding the interaction between Arizona’s climate, forests, and water.

Panelists

Erik Nielsen

Assistant ProfessorWCB_Apr23_2013_225 School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability

Northern Arizona University

Thomas Sisk

Olajos-Goslow Professor of Environmental Science and Policy

Northern Arizona University

Abe Springer

Professor of Geology

Northern Arizona University

Dave White

Moderator and Co-Director

Decision Center for a Desert City

Arizona State University

When

Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 12:00-1:30 p.m.

Lunch will be served. Please RSVP to: Sarah.Jones.2@asu.edu

Location

Decision Center for a Desert City, 21 East 6th Street, Suite 126B, Tempe [Map]