POSTPONED: NEW DATE 10/27

Description: Jake Kurzweil is an ecohydrologist whose research focuses on creating climate resilient ecosystems and water supplies.

This lecture will cover snow science from a water resource perspective, evaluating temporal trends in snowpack, current issues, and what steps we are taking to solve them regionally. 

Bachelors of Science from University of Oregon, double major in Environmental Science and Sociology.

Master in Hydrologic Science and Engineering from Colorado School of Mines evaluating wetlands and springs.

PhD in Hydrologic Science and Engineering from Colorado School of Mines evaluating the impact of wildfire mitigation on snowpack and water yields. 

Jake's research has included creating and implementing monitoring protocols for freshwater springs, understanding the observed hydrologic response to wildfire mitigation, and modeling possible impacts of climate and forest change on hydrologic systems. Jake has expertise in watershed and snow science, statistical analysis, computer modeling, geospatial and remote sensing analysis, and wetland ecology. Jake is also incredibly passionate about community outreach and STEM education. Jake is currently an adjunct professor at Mines and Colorado College teaching hydrology and water resources. 

Bio sourced from Mountain Studies Institute