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WRRC Weekly Wave
December 12, 2014
Volume 2, Issue 41
In This Issue:
- WRRC Hosts Delegation of Pakistani Women Scientists
- WRRC Director Co-authors Chapter in Sustainable Agriculture Book
- C2E on KXCI Radio
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WRRC Hosts Delegation of Women Agricultural Scientists from Pakistan
On Monday, Dec. 8, WRRC Director Sharon B. Megdal and Associate Director Jean McLain met with eight women scientists from Pakistan to discuss issues related to agricultural water use in Arizona and current research projects focused on water use by irrigated food crops. The scientists are visiting locations in the U.S. from Nov. 29 to Dec. 19 under the Women in Agriculture: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders project. They were invited to the U.S. under the auspices of the Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program. As in the U.S., most scientists and research leaders in Pakistan are men. Women scientists are generally not tracked towards leadership positions. The three-week U.S. study tour will facilitate meetings between the eight Pakistani female scientists and agricultural research leaders to share their experiences and discuss strategies for advancing their careers and succeeding in this traditionally male-dominated field. Learn more here.
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Don Gross
Presentation: Colorado River Simulation System (CRSS) - Overview and Use in Planning and Operation of the Colorado River
Speaker: Don Gross, Water Resources Engineer, Colorado River Management Section, AZ Dept. of Water Resources
Time/Location: 12 - 1:30 p.m. / WRRC Sol Resnick Conference Room (350 N. Campbell)
Don Gross's Brown Bag presentation will include a brief history of the development of the Colorado River Simulation System (CRSS) and its structure. This will be followed by an overview of the various planning studies in which CRSS was used and information on how CRSS is utilized in the operation of the Colorado River.
Don Gross has more than 40 years of experience in water resources planning and management in the Southwest. He is currently a water resources engineer with the Arizona Department of Water Resources Colorado River Management Section.
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WRRC Director Co-authors Chapter in Sustainable Agriculture Book
Sharon B. Megdal, Director of the UA Water Resources Research Center (WRRC), recently co-authored a chapter in Convergence of Food Security, Energy Security and Sustainable Agriculture, a book examining the interrelated fields of food security, energy security and sustainable agriculture as the key to a stable global agricultural platform.
Dr. Megdal's co-authored chapter, "Impact of Technology and Policy on Sustainable Agricultural Water Use and Food Security", discusses concerns over rapidly growing demands for food and energy worldwide and agriculture's entry into an era of water scarcity. The chapter looks at ways to overcome environmental, soil, and water challenges to assure the sustainability of agricultural irrigation over the long term. Learn more about the book and access the press packet here.
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WRRC at CRWUA Annual Conference: Challenged But Unbroken
The 2014 Colorado River Water Users Association (CRWUA) Annual Conference, Challenged but Unbroken: Sustaining the Colorado River, took place Dec. 10-12 at the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV. UA Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) Director Sharon B. Megdal represented the WRRC and the Central Arizona Project. Major issues affecting the sharing, use and further development of the Colorado River Basin's water supply were addressed. The conference showcased exhibits of key players in the Basin's water management. The Arizona Exhibit included WRRC, Central Arizona Project, Salt River Project, Arizona Department of Water Resources, Arizona Municipal Water User's Association and Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona.
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WRRC's Conserve2Enhance Program Featured on KXCI Radio
This week, Emily Brott, Sonoran Institute and Tucson Conserve to Enhance (C2E) program partner, gave an interview to Gretchen of The Weekly Green (KXCI Radio) on how people can conserve to enhance in Tucson. Brott explained "Conserve to Enhance (C2E) is a program that links water conservation efforts to watershed restoration and enhancement, ensuring that your water savings benefit our community. Tucson Water, through the City of Tucson, has partnered with local non-profit organizations to protect and enhance our urban washes, open spaces, and riparian areas." So far, Tucson C2E has saved 5.5 million gallons of water, funded seven community projects, and dispersed $55,000 from the community to environmental sites. Listen to interview here.
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WRRC Staff Co-author Article for Journal of Hydrology
WRRC Director Sharon B. Megdal and WRRC Assistant Director Susanna Eden recently co-authored an article on a modeling framework analysis that incorporates climate projections for water resources management in the Upper Santa Cruz River in Arizona. The article, "Climate change and water resources management in the Upper Santa Cruz River, Arizona," was published in the Journal of Hydrology and is now available online, free of charge. Read or Download article here. |
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Colorado River Timeline Traces Key Water Events Since 1869
In celebration of its 70th anniversary, the Colorado River Water Users Association (CRWUA) has put together a detailed timeline of the history of the Colorado River from 1869 to the present. The timeline displays key water events including negotiations over the River's apportionment, important acts, and some of CRWUA's work. CRWUA is a non-profit, non-partisan organization providing a forum for exchanging ideas on Colorado River use and management. View timeline here.
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Happy Holidays: No Weekly Wave During UA Winter Recess
Due to the upcoming University of Arizona winter recess, the WRRC Weekly Wave will not go out Dec. 19 - Jan 9. The Wave will continue Friday, Jan. 16.
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The WRRC wishes you and your family a wonderful break and a happy New Year!
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