Speaker: Dr. Ana Barros Abstract: The Intense Observing Period (IOP) Integrated Precipitation and Hydrology Experiment (IPHEx) field campaign took place from 01 May to 15 June 2014 in the southeastern US and centered on the Southern Appalachian Mountains (SAM). IPHEx…
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Modeling Vadose Zone Processes using HYDRUS and its Specialized ModuleDate: October 14, 2020
Speaker: Dr. Jirka Šimůnek Abstract: Agriculture is one of the most important non-point pollution sources due to the use of chemicals in plant and animal production. Many mathematical numerical models evaluating water flow and the fate and transport of these…
The Work-4-Water Initiative: Promoting Workforce Development, Infrastructure Investment, 400 Cesspool Replacements and Water Protection in Hawai‘i’s Four CountiesDate: September 30, 2020
Speakers: Stuart Coleman and Michael Mezzacapo Abstract: To help Hawai‘i deal with the unprecedented COVID-19 and resulting hardships, the Work-4-Water Initiative aims to create a workforce of development projects, and in the process, reduce the amount of pollution from cesspools…
Revitalizing Agriculture in Hawai‘iDate: February 28, 2020
Speaker: Kawika Burgess Abstract: After more than 100 years of large-scale monocrop (sugar and pineapple) agriculture in Hawai‘i, much of our agricultural lands are now fallow. The once fertile lands are being converted to gentlemen estates and urban sprawl, and…
Recent Mini-Argus Coastal Imaging System Applications in USACE DistrictsDate: February 26, 2020
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,…
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…