Water Crisis: A Conversation with the USGS
On September 13th, USGS Water Scientist/Hydrologist Dr. Olivia Miller joins the Climate Cafe Multifaith for a 101 and discussion covering basic water science, as well as the current and potential climate impacts already evident in the snowpacks, streams, and reservoirs effecting communities, agriculture, and even hydropower generation in the western states and nationally. Dr. Miller works out of Salt Lake City with modeling and measurement data to better understand and predict the ongoing impact of climate change.
The USGS in the government agency that oversees water research in the US. The research and resources of the USGS is used by policy makers and local communities to learn more about water and watersheds, as well as to develop water management practices. USGS meets the ‘unprecedented and accelerating challenges’ of climate change to develop the best science ‘to work cooperatively across the landscapes and communities’ in specific watersheds, such as the Columbia River, and across the nation.
Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 11:00am PT / 2:00pm ET. Register.
Olivia Miller is a Research Hydrologist at the U.S. Geological Survey, Utah Water Science Center. Her work focuses on modeling streams and stream water quality, with a particular interest in how climate change impacts water. She grew up in Portland, Oregon, and now lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors camping, biking, and skiing.