“Phoenix residents are willing to pay for forest restoration projects that protect the Salt and Verde watersheds, but they value some benefits of restoration more than others.” Read more about the latest School of Earth & Sustainability water research at KNAU.
News
Willing to pay to protect aquifer recharge and water supply?
Three School of Earth & Sustainability researchers, include graduate student Adrienne Soder, found that the answer is yes. Read more at NAU News or head straight to the publication in Landscape and Urban Planning.
How deep is the water supply in the Grand Canyon?
Take a video trip out to the Grand Canyon with School of Earth & Sustainability hydrogeologist Abe Springer! Featured in NAU News.
Wildfires, Floods Affect Housing Prices
A new study published in Water Resources Research by SES faculty and students shows how unprecedented wildfires and resulting flooding can have major impacts on Flagstaff property values. Hear an interview with lead author Dr. Julie Mueller on KNAU radio.
Congrats to our award-winning grads!
Graduating Environmental & Sustainability Studies major Chandler Emerald McCormick has been awarded the prestigious President’s Prize as well as the Gold Axe award. Many congrats on your success Emerald, and thanks for all your excellent work engaging students at the NAU Office of Sustainability!
Additional congrats to Julia Hernandez, who was selected to be the Standard Bearer for the College of the Environment, Forestry & Natural Sciences Commencement Ceremony this Fall! Julia is graduating from NAU’s intensive Interdisciplinary Global Programs with a… Read more
SES HURA students start their projects
Every year, a few carefully selected NAU undergraduates embark on a year of NAU-funded independent research projects, thanks to the Hooper Undergraduate Research Award. This year, a full 10 of these students are from the School of Earth & Sustainability! We’re looking forward to your discoveries Morgan Andrews, Leah Brennan, William Carter, Jenna Chaffeur, Ray Eckland, Lauren Mason-Sarantopulos, Jill… Read more