Is the West drying up? What happens to a watershed when many of the trees in it die? Let's explore the major scientific issues related to water in the American West. Along the way, we'll hear from a number of experts working on some of the latest cutting-edge research in hydrology, ecology, climate, and more!
![3.1 Climate in the Western US and Water Resources](/ceee/sites/default/files/styles/ga/public/oembed_thumbnails/sMp6zbe1Z9bQG47VdG-KCV5xLXdf0QqKTrvomj-qzW4.jpg?itok=6LDPeRE0)
3.1 Climate in the Western US and Water Resources
![3.2 Water Quality, Aquatic Habitat, and Drinking Water](/ceee/sites/default/files/styles/ga/public/oembed_thumbnails/8TRh5lYiKz_itlxHPLLL6JpxFA4F-xqGVQSvzZzGwZ8.jpg?itok=pAOvZo4L)
3.2 Water Quality, Aquatic Habitat, and Drinking Water
![3.3 Groundwater Resources](/ceee/sites/default/files/styles/ga/public/oembed_thumbnails/7bEVHBEu1X6iTsFQZLqr-9GXdUq3KFhYpnkRC1gzkrw.jpg?itok=bv1zKa-v)
3.3 Groundwater Resources
![3.4 Watershed Impacts](/ceee/sites/default/files/styles/ga/public/oembed_thumbnails/RtFZAEtwiXU2iIdCsbqgnxGqWTcASpdWc6tJi7mEVDA.jpg?itok=nfdTWFoF)
3.4 Watershed Impacts
![3.5 River and Flash Flooding](/ceee/sites/default/files/styles/ga/public/oembed_thumbnails/v5vGxjre8wrdty9E6DSluahnX-nY1KxmnLbdRBDogc0.jpg?itok=EilAONUO)
3.5 River and Flash Flooding
![3.6 Impacts of Climate Change in the Interior West](/ceee/sites/default/files/styles/ga/public/oembed_thumbnails/KroIiMHl-StcBmndPlo-fehrUI4wrId3olSBWE3WZvQ.jpg?itok=Zygh8gVM)
3.6 Impacts of Climate Change in the Interior West
![3.7 Water Demand for Agriculture](/ceee/sites/default/files/styles/ga/public/oembed_thumbnails/2YR6NDXC8OPZfEL6LknoL5MJ9bnbhTGdBbrLk_kJhSs.jpg?itok=dtnQvBfS)
3.7 Water Demand for Agriculture
![3.8 Water Demand for Urban Areas](/ceee/sites/default/files/styles/ga/public/oembed_thumbnails/Q_5C4YmnTpVouuhfSH9upJ6wjSLOjV8fuTF_Ku3_ExY.jpg?itok=5Ow4FTa9)
3.8 Water Demand for Urban Areas