FALL 2013

September 27  “Hydraulic Fracturing in California”
Dr. Mark Nechodom, Department of Conservation Director, will discuss the oil production method commonly called fracking. NOTE: THIS TALK IS IN MARY STUART ROGERS CENTER ON WEST CAMPUS

October 25  “Keeping Our Wells From Running Dry”
Hydrologist Chris Petersen will discuss how groundwater recharge techniques could be used to store more water thereby improving the water supply for the Central Valley.

November 22  “Climate and Wildfires in the West”
Dr. Anthony Westerling of UC Merced's Sierra Nevada Research Institute is a prominent specialist in the study of Western wildfires and their expected impacts in a changing climate.

December 6  “Atmospheric Rivers and Extreme Rainfall Events”
Geology professor Dr. S. Jeffery Underwood will discuss “atmospheric rivers”, what they are, how they have affected California in the past, and how they may impact our future.