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 Professor
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