Freshwater Resources in the Western United States

Presentation Type

Poster/Portfolio

Presenter Major(s)

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Mentor Information

Elena Lioubimtseva

Department

Geography

Location

Henry Hall Atrium 98

Start Date

10-4-2013 4:00 PM

End Date

10-4-2013 5:00 PM

Keywords

Environment, Sustainability

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to examine the impacts of global environmental change on freshwater resources in the western United States. We use the model MAGICC/SCENGENS 5.2 to develop future changes in temperature and precipitation. These climate change scenarios are used to estimate future runoff and stream flow in this region. In addition, paleoecological data from the QEN Atlas are used to examine climate variability in the Late Pleistocene and Holocene. We expect the results of this study to confirm our hypothesis that there is increasing drought, causing water supply shortage. There might be less annual rainfall, less snow pack in the mountains, and earlier snow melt. Demand for water is expected to increase, while less water will be available.

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Freshwater Resources in the Western United States

Henry Hall Atrium 98

The purpose of this project is to examine the impacts of global environmental change on freshwater resources in the western United States. We use the model MAGICC/SCENGENS 5.2 to develop future changes in temperature and precipitation. These climate change scenarios are used to estimate future runoff and stream flow in this region. In addition, paleoecological data from the QEN Atlas are used to examine climate variability in the Late Pleistocene and Holocene. We expect the results of this study to confirm our hypothesis that there is increasing drought, causing water supply shortage. There might be less annual rainfall, less snow pack in the mountains, and earlier snow melt. Demand for water is expected to increase, while less water will be available.