Researchers study impact of California drought, wildfires
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UC Berkeley researchers are studying the effects of drought and wildfires on streamflow and tree mortality.
As California grapples with the effects of an ongoing drought, UC Berkeley researchers are studying changes in the magnitude of streamflows and drought-induced tree mortality in order to advise climate change policy.
Laurel Larsen, campus associate professor in the department of geography, is the lead scientist of the Delta Stewardship Council and provides data that informs the council’s decisions on water management in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
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Assistant Professor of Communication and Media Arts Caroline Waldbuesser DANBURY, CT The Western Connecticut State University Office of the Provost will host a Scholars in Action program presented via Webex on Tuesday, March 16, featuring six WCSU faculty members in a panel discussion about Learning from Each Other: Collaborating with Students and Colleagues for a Better Educational Experience.
Participants in the online program beginning at 4 p.m. will include faculty discussing their recent scholarly work in the fields of education, communication, music and health promotion. The public is invited to join the Webex presentation at no charge by accessing the registration page for the event.