Water in the 21st Century
This research project focused on sustainability issues in the southwest U.S. with an emphasis on water and energy. The efforts were directed through the UNLV Urban Sustainability Office with the funding used to develop a sustainability strategic plan; conduct extensive community outreach in the greater metropolitan area; provide seed money for multidisciplinary research teams to conduct studies in the areas of ecological, socio-cultural, and economic sustainability leading to community-based solutions; and to provide service-learning opportunities for UNLV graduate and undergraduate students. The research advanced understanding of urban and regional water issues with a particular focus on climate change and climate variability in the southwest. In addition, various events were held to promote discussion on energy, water, and sustainability discussions in the community. The impact of this research was broad dissemination of research through 13 peer-reviewed publications, learning opportunities for countless students as a result of class room equipment upgrades (see report for upgrade details), and new research funding for further advancement of these research efforts.
- Research Organization:
- Board of Regents, NSHE obo University of Nevada, Las Vegas Sponsored Programs Office (1055) 4505 S Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89154-1055
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-08ER64709
- OSTI ID:
- 1064445
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ER/64709-1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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