The Future of Research on Climate Change Impacts on Water: A Workshop Focusing on Adaptation Strategies and Information Needs

Abstract

Convened a joint workshop with NOAA, USEPA, NASA, and WERF to explore the implications of climate change to the water sector. Developed a final research needs report. Research partner: UCAR. Published in 2011.

Originally funded as WERF project WERF6C10

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The Future of Research on Climate Change Impacts on Water: A Workshop Focusing on Adaptation Strategies and Information Needs

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12/15/2010

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The Future of Research on Climate Change Impacts on Water

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06/01/2010

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The Future of Research on Climate Change Impacts on Water: A Workshop Focusing on Adaptation Strategies and Information Needs

Abstract

Resources

The Future of Research on Climate Change Impacts on Water: A Workshop Focusing on Adaptation Strategies and Information Needs

The Future of Research on Climate Change Impacts on Water

Building a Climate-Ready Regulatory System

Water Quality Impacts Of Extreme Weather-Related Events

Climate-Resilient Planning for Urban Stormwater and Wastewater Utilities: Workshop Proceedings

Advancing the Understanding of Nitrous Oxide Emissions Through Enhanced Whole-Plant Monitoring and Quantification

Developing a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Library for Unit Processes by Water Utilities and Decentralized Systems

Diversifying Water Portfolios through Stormwater Capture and Use: Contributing to a Water Resilient Future

Transforming Aeration Energy in Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) through Suboxic Nitrogen Removal - Part 3