WyACT Project Research

Socio-environmental responses to future shifts in water availability

WyACT is pushing the boundaries of how science is use-inspired and co-produced. Our work focuses on the headwaters of three major river drainages in the Greater Yellowstone Area of Wyoming: Snake River, Green River, and Wind River.

WyACT research is organized into four major thematic areas. Flip the cards below to find out more.

Observation and Modeling

What climate-related risks threaten interacting and heterogeneous hydrological, ecological and social systems at regional scales in coming decades?

Social and Economic Research

How do individuals, communities and organizations best respond to climate-induced risks (including mitigation, adaptation and transformation)?

Knowledge Co-production

How can the process of co-production build trust and adaptive capacity for key stakeholders and communities?

Integrated Modeling

How might societal responses interact with biophysical processes and feedbacks to alter future risks and vulnerabilities?

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Research Blog

Explore how our team is tackling Wyoming’s water challenges through data-driven and policy-relevant research. Our blog features first-hand findings and field stories that bridge science and community needs.

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