Upcoming Events

Jun 19

Fostering Yuma’s State Historic Park as a Forum to Discuss the Past, Present and Future of the Colorado River

Speaker(s): Charles Flynn

The Colorado River has always been a subject of contention and controversy. As water becomes even more scarce in the 21st century, the challenge to reach consensus among all the users and stakeholders will become even greater.

Seminar

Jun 20

2013 Monsoon Briefing: Past, Current, and Future Conditions

Speaker(s): Zack Guido, CLIMAS Associate Staff Scientist; Michael Crimmins, UA Climate Extension and CLIMAS investigator; and John J. Brost, Science and Operations Officer, NWS Tucson

A third consecutive dry winter in many parts of the Southwest caused drought conditions to intensify and spread across Arizona and New Mexico.

Webinar

Jun 24 to Jul 3

Training Institute on Adaptive Water Energy Management in the Arid Americas

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With support from the U.S. National Science Foundation's Pan-American Advanced Studies Institutes, this training will be conducted under the auspices of the AQUASEC Center of Excellence for Water Security.

Conference

Jul 9

Land Use Planning 101

Speaker(s): Mark Apel

The fundamentals of planning in Arizona cities and counties including subdivisions, lot-splits, master development plans, public input, comprehensive and general plans. Fee is $12/class. Also offered on August 7.

Workshop

Jul 16

Incorporating Sustainable Development into Plans

Speaker(s): Leslie Ethen

Moving from policy to action in terms of the best ideas around sustainable development. How Plan Tucson incorporates the city’s sustainability framework. The fee is $12/class. This class is also offered on August 14.

Workshop

Jul 19

2013 KEYS Student Research Showcase

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The seven-week KEYS internship program is a unique summer opportunity for motivated high school students with a strong interest in bioscience, engineering, environmental health or biostatistics.

Jul 23

Planning Tools You Can Use

Speaker(s): Iris Patten

Making use of readily available GIS (Geographic Information Systems) technology on the web to create maps and help communities visualize planning concepts on the ground. Fee is $12/class. This class is also offered on August 21.

Workshop