Speaker: Dr. Brittany Bruder Abstract: The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) developed a system that quickly monitors the state of coastal environments by providing real-time quantitative imagery and engineering data. Previous methods were often costly, time consuming,…
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Simulating Impacts of Land Cover Change and Climate Change on Groundwater Recharge in MauiDate: February 14, 2020
Speaker: Dr. Laura Brewington Abstract: The objective of this study was to develop an integrated land cover/hydrological modeling framework using remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) data, stakeholder input, climate information and projections, and empirical data to estimate future…
Working Together: Using Cloud-Based Collaborative Platforms to Facilitate Hydrologic Modeling and Data AnalysisDate: January 31, 2020
Speaker: Dr. Christopher Shuler Abstract: Recent advancements in social networking have influenced how we communicate professionally, how we work collaboratively, and how we approach data-science. Scientific endeavors—especially computational tasks such as groundwater modeling or exploratory data analysis—are poised to take…
Watercress Farming and Climate Change Challenges in Hawai‘iDate: November 19, 2019
Speaker: Dr. John McHugh Abstract: This presentation will discuss the relationship between water and watercress farming at Sumida Farms, the largest watercress farm in Hawai‘i, in the context of climate change. Specifically, key challenges facing Sumida Farms in ensuring their…
Water Impacts of Invasive Plants in Hawai‘iDate: November 5, 2019
Speaker: Dr. Tom Giambelluca Abstract: Replacement of native plants by non-native invasive species can affect water processes and impact water resources in several ways. Perhaps the most important effect of invasion is the possible increase in transpiration by fast-growing invasive…
WATER ACCOUNTING FOR THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I: RESULTS FROM O‘AHU AND MAUIDate: October 22, 2019
Abstract: In this project, we inventoried and assessed the stocks and flows of freshwater in Hawai‘i’s natural systems and human economy, following the integrated approach proposed by the United Nations’ System of Environmental-Economic Accounts for Water. In partnership with potential…
SUPPORTING CLIMATE CHANGE DECISION MAKING: DATA TRANSFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE WITH RESOURCE MANAGERS IN THE PACIFIC ISLANDSDate: October 8, 2019
Speaker: Dr. Abby Frazier Abstract: Land managers are facing co-occurring threats to their landscapes such as climate change, invasive species, wildfire, and drought. As novel ecosystems and climates emerge—particularly hotter and drier climates—it is critical that scientists produce locally relevant,…
NATURAL AND CONTAMINANT CHEMISTRY OF FRESHWATER STREAMS, GROUNDWATER, AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EFFLUENTS ON THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDSDate: September 24, 2019
Speaker: Dr. Larry Barber Abstract: Sustainability of freshwater resources on island ecosystems relies on a detailed understanding of the sources and loading of contaminants and their impact on water quality. Considerable attention has been given to constituents such as nutrients…
HYDROLOGICAL MODELING CHALLENGES IN HAWAII AND THE PACIFICDate: September 13, 2019 • 3:30 pm
Location: POST 723, UH Manoa Campus Speaker: Dr. Aly I. El-Kadi (Dept. of Earth Sciences & Water Resources Research Center) Abstract: Hydrological modeling in Hawaii and similar areas is challenging due to complicated hydrogeological features, steep topography, and variable climate…
STOCHASTIC MODELING OF THE EARTH SUBSURFACE: DEALING WITH UNOBSERVED NATURAL SYSTEMSDate: September 10, 2019
Speaker: Dr. Grégoire Mariéthoz Abstract: Many hydrological processes taking place at the Earth’s surface are directly observable, either through in-situ measurements or by using remote sensing techniques. In contrast, understanding properties of the subsurface poses formidable observational challenges. Firstly, measurements…