Integrated Modeling
Integration and synthesis of the observational, modeling, and co-production pieces
applied to case studies in the headwaters areas of the three major river drainages
of our study domain.
Areas of Focus
Snake River
Basin-specific integrated modeling activities covering climate, hydrology, aquatics,
and economics, with a focus on the Snake River Basin to address stakeholders’ questions
about how climate change impacts the region’s ecosystem and economy through data collection,
model development, and collaboration among team personnel, with the goal of informing
policy decisions.
Wind River
Collaboration with the Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative, working to measure
baseline ecohydrology and impacts of buffalo reintroduction and potential stream restoration
efforts, and fostering a nation-to-nation partnership emphasizing knowledge co-production
and respecting Tribal data sovereignty.
Green River
Basin-specific integrated activities covering climate, hydrology, aquatics, and
economics, with a focus on the Green River Basin. Addressing key questions related
to historic and future climate change impacts the region’s hydrology, ecology, and
socio-economy. Approaches include data collection and empirical analyses, model development,
and interdisciplinary integration, with the goal of research outputs that support
decision-making.
CLIMES
An interdisciplinary, collaborative space for regional, intersectoral modeling of
earth’s systems. The lab provides quantitative, computational projections of regionally
relevant environmental futures for Wyoming and beyond. Aiming to produce innovative
research with practical applications, aiming to make a real difference in how we understand
and respond to environmental change.