In Mexico, groundwater availability has been decreasing, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. One way to address this decline is using Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) to boost aquifer recharge with stormwater or treated wastewater. Considering the impact that climate change can have on natural recharge, the implementation of MAR efforts in the Northwest region of Mexico would help maintain environmental services, halt seawater intrusion, and act as a source for potable service.
Native Voices in STEM - Utilizing Diné Science and Innovation to tackle longstanding water challenges in Diné communities
Ranalda Tsosie, Chemistry, Geoscience, and Environmental Studies, University of Montana
01/24/2022 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm Arizona Time
Dr. Tsosie is a post-doctoral scholar at Montana State University in Bozeman, MT. She is currently working on a point of use filter optimization project and continuing to work with Indigenous communities and water challenges. Dr. Tsosie completed Ph.D. in interdisciplinary Studies with a subject emphasis in the fields of Chemistry, Geosciences and Environmental Science/Studies from the University of Montana. In her free time, she enjoys beading, sewing, practicing traditional Diné arts.
Questions? Please contact Dr. Karletta Chief // kchief@arizona.edu
Cara Shopa // caraduncan@arizona.edu
Co-hosted by WRRC
Upcoming Events
Feb 2 12:00PM
Brown Bag
Brown Bag Webinar: Recent Research on Policies for Managed Aquifer Recharge in Mexico
Feb 15 12:00PM
Brown Bag
Brown Bag Webinar: All In: Confronting Southern Nevada's New Water Reality
Due to prolonged drought, overall snowfall and runoff into the Colorado River Basin are at all-time lows, resulting in the combined water storage in the river's two primary reservoirs—Lakes Powell and Mead—dropping to just 32 percent of capacity. The Secretary of the Interior recently announced the first-ever shortage declaration, reducing the availability of Colorado River supplies to Nevada in 2022. Projections indicate that Lake Mead water levels will continue to decline, and the likelihood of shortage remains high in future years.
Feb 16 4:00PM
Special Event
WRRC Chocolate Fest 2022
Please join us from 4:00 to 5:00 pm MST on Wednesday, February 16 for the WRRC’s Annual Chocolate Fest! This two-part virtual program of celebration will include announcement of our 2021 Annual Photo Contest winners!