Water [electronic resource] : Challenges at the Intersection of Human and Natural Systems

Published:: Arlington, Va. : National Science Foundation (U.S.), 2005.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy.
Additional Creators:: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (U.S.), National Science Foundation (U.S.), United States. Department of Energy, and United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information

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Summary:

There is a growing recognition about the critical role water plays in sustaining people and society. This workshop established dialog between disciplinary scientists and program managers from diverse backgrounds in order to share perspectives and broaden community understanding of ongoing fundamental and applied research on water as a complex environmental problem. Three major scientific themes emerged: (1) coupling of cycles and process, with emphasis on the role of interfaces; (2) coupling of human and natural systems across spatial and temporal scales; and (3) prediction in the face of uncertainty. In addition, the need for observation systems, sensors, and infrastructure; and the need for data management and synthesis were addressed. Current barriers to progress were noted as educational and institutional barriers and the integration of science and policy.

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E 1.99:pnwd-3597
pnwd-3597

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Environmental Sciences

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Published through SciTech Connect.
09/01/2005.
"pnwd-3597"
Futrell, J.H.; Gephart, R. E.; Kabat-Lensch, E.; McKnight, D. M.; Pyrtle, A.; Schimel, J. P.; Smyth, R. L.; Skole, D. L. Wilson, J. L.; Gephart, J. M.

Funding Information:

AC05-76RL01830

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