Desert Research Institute
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Recent News About Desert Research Institute
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Cortez Masto highlights $9.2M investment for Nevada's clean energy and STEM initiatives
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto recently visited the Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Reno to emphasize the importance of over $9.2 million in investments she helped secure through bipartisan legislation. The funding is aimed at supporting DRI's research projects, which are vital for advancing Nevada’s clean energy sector, environmental protection, and STEM education.
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Reno-Sparks joins national effort for urban heat island mapping
Several municipal, county, and Tribal governments in the Reno-Sparks area are collaborating to map urban heat islands in Reno, Sparks, and parts of Washoe County. This initiative is part of a campaign led by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Housing and Urban Development.
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Study explores impact of groundwater on Californian ecosystems
A recent study published in Nature Water has explored the relationship between groundwater levels and ecosystems in California. The research, spanning 38 years of satellite data, was conducted by a team led by the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) with partners from University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB), Cardiff University, and Desert Research Institute (DRI). This study aims to inform water management practices that consider both human and ecosystem needs.
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Study reveals complexity behind global extreme flooding
A recent study published in Science Advances has revealed that the risk of extreme floods in watersheds globally is complicated by the compounding effects of multiple flood drivers. The research, co-authored by Guo Yu, Ph.D., assistant research professor of hydrometeorology at DRI, emphasizes the complexity involved in understanding flood risks.
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Climate Engine launches new site for improved drought monitoring
Climate Engine has launched a new website aimed at enhancing drought and vegetation monitoring across the contiguous United States. This platform is the result of a collaboration between researchers from the Desert Research Institute (DRI), University of California Merced, Google, NOAA, BLM, and other federal partners. The tool provides users with access to satellite and climate data in an accessible format to aid in water conservation, wildfire risk management, agricultural productivity monitoring, and ecological restoration.
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Nevada regents renew contract for Desert Research Institute president
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents has approved the renewal of Dr. Kumud Acharya's four-year contract as President of the Desert Research Institute (DRI). This decision was made during the board's quarterly meeting.