Water and Oceans
About Arctic Sea Ice with Walt Meier
Dr. Walt Meier presents on Sea Ice (What it is and why we study it) Dr. Walt Meier is an expert in sea ice with the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). His research focuses on studying the changing sea ice cover using satellite sensors and investigation of impacts of the declining Arctic sea ice on climate…
Ice Dynamics with Twila Moon
In this Science@Home Twila Moon presents on Greenland and Ice Dynamics.
Dr. Twila Moon studies ice dynamics, ice sheet-ocean interaction, ice loss and freshwater flux, ice-ecosystem connections, hydrology of glaciers and ice sheets, glacier-sea ice interaction. She is the lead scientist on the Changing Ice…
Radar & Remote Sensing of Glaciers with Ryan Cassotto
Dr. Ryan Cassotto presents on: Radars and Remote Sensing of Glaciers
Ryan is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado. His research interests are in the geophysical deformation of the shallow earth, with a…
Fossils: Earth's History & Dinosaur Extinction with Julio Sepúlveda
What do fossil molecules tell us about Earth’s history and the extinction of dinosaurs? In this presentation, Dr. Julio Sepúlveda weaves together chemistry, biology, history, and paleoclimatology. Julio is an Earth scientist who studies the co-evolution of life and climate over geological timescales, all the way…
Huracanes con Rosimar Rios-Berrios
La Dra. Ríos-Berrios presentará su investigación sobre huracanes.
Dr. Rios-Berrios also gave this presentation in English, here.
Hurricanes with Rosimar Rios-Berrios
In this webinar, Dr. Rosimar Rios-Berrios presented on her research in hurricanes, cyclones, and forecasting.
Dr. Rosimar Rios-Berrios works in the Mesoscale & Microscale Meteorology Lab at UCAR in Boulder. Her research broadly…
M7 L5: Pollution in the Arctic with Dr. Katrin Vorkamp
This video is part of a collection - “Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic." Check out the MOSAiC page for more details.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Katrin Vorkamp describes the Arctic as a recipient of global pollution. You'll…
M7 L3: Arctic Climate System and Pan-Arctic Connections with Dr. James Overland
This video is part of a collection - “Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic." Check out the MOSAiC page for more details.
In this specific lesson, Dr. James Overland discusses how sea ice loss can cause major changes in the Arctic…
M6 L4: Arctic Regional Modeling with Dr. Wieslaw Maslowski
This video is part of a collection - “Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic." Check out the MOSAiC page for more details.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Wieslaw Maslowski explains the process of formulating regional models of the…
M6 L3: Arctic Short-Term Forecasting with Dr. Amy Solomon
This video is part of a collection - “Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic." Check out the MOSAiC page for more details.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Amy Solomon will teach you about her role in MOSAiC in coordinating…
M5 L8: Why Study the Arctic Ecosystem? with Dr. Brice Loose
This video is part of a collection - “Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic." Check out the MOSAiC page for more details.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Brice Loose covers the topics of microbial carbon cycling and ocean circulation…
M4 L8: Why Study Sea Ice? with Dr. Marcel Nicolaus
This video is part of a collection - “Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic." Check out the MOSAiC page for more details.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Marcel Nicolaus describes his role as MOSAiC's sea ice team leader and why…
M4 L4: Sunlight & Arctic Sea Ice with Dr. Bonnie Light
This video is part of a collection - “Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic." Check out the MOSAiC page for more details.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Bonnie Light adds new meaning to her name! You'll learn about sunlight's vital…
M4 L2: The Story of Sea Ice with Dr. Julienne Stroeve
This video is part of a collection - “Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic." Check out the MOSAiC page for more details.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Julienne Stroeve explains her research with MOSAiC in studying Arctic sea ice…
M3 L1: Module 3 Overview
This video is part of a collection - “Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic." Check out the MOSAiC page for more details.
In this video, Drs. Anne Gold and Matthew Shupe quickly overview Module 3: Ocean.
Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions with Elizabeth Thompson
In this webinar, Dr. Elizabeth Thompson discussed how learning about weather can also teach us a lot about the ocean - it's the same but backwards. The oceans impact weather across the entire world, but these invisible interactions are some of the most difficult to measure or predict. This webinar is part of…
The Greenland Ice Sheet with Lincoln Pitcher
In this webinar, Dr. Lincoln Pitcher presented on recent research about meltwater production, transport and export from the Greenland Ice Sheet. He talked about what glacier hydrology field research in Greenland is like, and why studying Greenland Ice Sheet hydrologic processes is important.
What Does the Future Hold?
In the final video lecture of the series, Eric Gordon and Anne Gold from CIRES wrap up the series by giving an overview of the previous lectures and discussing possibilities of future challenges facing water in the west.
A Collision of Impacts: The Water Energy Nexus
In this lecture, Kristen Averyt from the University of Colorado Boulder gives a lecture on the link between water and energy, also known as the Water-Energy Nexus. Learn about how water can generate power. This video is part of the Water in the Western US project.
Doing More With Less: Water Conservation and New Supplies in Las Vegas
In this part of the Water in the Western US lecture series, Eric Gordon from the University of Colorado Boulder discusses the rapid growth of Las Vegas and the history of its water use. This western water story can help us learn about how desert towns can improve their water sustainability.
Science, Management, and Reality: The Story of the California Bay Delta
Peter Goodwin and Phil Isenberg of the Delta Stewardship Council gave this lecture on the story of the California Bay Delta. They discuss complex management issues with California's water supply and more. This video is part of the Water in the Western US project.
Understanding Water Quality Impacts: Boulder Creek Case Study
In this video, Sheila Murphy from the US Geological Survey gives a lecture on the effects that wildfire has on water quality and quantity. This lecture is part of the Water in the Western US project.
A Growing Controversy: Hydraulic Fracturing and Water Supplies
This lecture by Dr. Mark Williams from the University of Colorado Boulder gives an overview on the controversial topic of hydraulic fracturing (also known as "fracking"). What is it and how does it affect our water supply? This video is part of the Water in the Western US project.
Physical Attributes of the Colorado River and Experimental Flows in the Grand Canyon
This lecture by Dr. Jack Schmidt from Utah State University gives an overview on the physical attributes of the Colorado River and how that affects river restoration. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
The Colorado River Basin Water Supply and Demand Study
In this lecture, Dr. Ken Novak from the US Bureau of Reclamation examines a case study on the water supply and demand of the Colorado River Basin. Learn about how increasing demand for water affects reservoirs and other infrastructure. This is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
Climate and the Colorado River Basin Past, Present, and Future
This video features Jeff Lukas from CIRES' Western Water Assessment who discusses the overall climate patterns of the Colorado River Basin, and how we can use this information to study the past, present, and future climate of the western United States. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture…
History of Development of the Colorado River Basin
In this video, Dr. Paul Lander from the University of Colorado Boulder gives a lecture on the history of two important dams: Hoover and Glen Canyon. This is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
Geographic and Physical Overview of the Colorado River Basin
CIRES' Anne Gold delivers a lecture on the physical geographic overview of the Colorado River Basin and the legal and political aspects of water management in the west. This is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
Water Demand for Urban Areas
In this lecture, Dr. Joanna Endter-Wada from Utah State University discusses water demand for urban areas. Learn about the nature of urban water demand, urban water management, and more. This is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
Water Demand for Agriculture
Dr. Reagan Waskom, director of the Colorado Water Institute at Colorado State University, provides an overview on agricultural water use in the west. Learn about types of agriculture, how water is used in agriculture, and why so much water is needed for agriculture in the west. This video is part of the Water in…
Impacts of Climate Change in the Interior West
This video features Eric Gordon, who delivers a lecture on the effects that climate change will have on water in the Western United States. This is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
River and Flash Flooding
Research scientist Dr. Kelly Mahoney explores rivers and flash flooding in the west. This video covers different kinds of floods, what causes flash flooding, why flash flooding is more of a risk in the Western US, and what happened in the 2013 Front Range floods. This video is part of the Water in the Western US…
Watershed Impacts
In this lecture, Eric Gordon covers how the state of watersheds in the west can impact life in the surrounding areas. This includes an overview of the effects of wildfires, bark beetle infestations, and desert dust deposition on snow on the watershed. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series…
Groundwater Resources
In this video, Dr. Ben Livneh from CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder gives an overview of all things groundwater in the Western United States. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
Water Quality, Aquatic Habitat, and Drinking Water
This lecture by Anne Gold discusses water quality challenges in the Western United States and how that affects aquatic habitats and drinking water. This video covers streamflow, salinity, pollution, sediment load, and more. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
Climate in the Western US and Water Resources
Jeff Lukas with Western Water Assessment discusses how the climate of the Western United States affects the availability of water resources. Learn more about the natural processes that drive our water cycle in the Western United States. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
Environmental Flows and the Endangered Species Act
This lecture by Dr. Mark Squillace of the University of Colorado Law School covers water, public rights, and the Endangered Species Act. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
Interstate Water Conflicts and Agreements
Interstate Streams Division Administrator for the Wyoming State Engineer's Office, Sue Lowry, gives a lecture on important things to know about how interstate water conflicts can be resolved in the United States. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
Prior Appropriation
In this video, Assistant Attorney General Kate Ryan from the Colorado Supreme Court gives an overview of water rights across the Western US and the Prior Appropriation Doctrine. Learn why this doctrine is important for learning about water in the west. This video is part of the Water in the Western US project.
Water Storage and Delivery Infrastructure
In this video, Dr. Anne Gold from CU Boulder explains the importance of infrastructure for the storage and delivery of water in the dry Western United States. Learn all about the history of this infrastructure and how it has helped societies in the Western United States. This video is part of the Water in the…
Native American Tribes and Water
In this video, Julie Nania from the High Country Conservation Advocates discusses tribal water uses in the Western United States. Learn more about the historical cultural relationship between Native American tribes and natural water. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
History and Development of Water in the West
Dr. Paul Lander from the University of Colorado Boulder gives a lecture on the history of water resources in the Western United States, from the pre-colonial time period onward. This video is part of the Water in the Western US lecture series.
Review of the Water Cycle (with a focus on the Western US)
In this video Anne Gold and Eric Gordon give a brief review on the different processes involved in the water cycle, specifically in the Western United States.
Geography of the West
Eric Gordon and Anne Gold give an overview on the geographic features that define the Western United States, both physical and political.
Important Things to Know About the Course
Eric Gordon and Anne Gold give an overview on the basics of the various subjects covered in the Water in the Western US lecture series.
Why Study Water in the West?
This video serves as an introduction to the Water in the Western US lecture series. The instructors Anne Gold and Eric Gordon explain the importance of learning about water in the Western United States.
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Esta película fue hecha por estudiantes de LOCC en Puerto Rico en el verano de 2019.
Save Timothy
Meet Timothy, the sea turtle who has been forced to leave his home due to ocean pollution. This video was made by Upward Bound Math Science LOCC students in during the summer of 2019.
Unique Polar Processes
This peer-reviewed educational video describes sea ice and land ice processes that are unique to polar regions. It is aimed at an undergraduate non-science major level. The video was produced by a team of CIRES scientists in collaboration with CIRES Education and Outreach. Video production was funded by Professor…
COSEE 2012 Joe Barsugli "Climate in a Glass of Water: Colorado River"
Western Water Assessment's Joseph Barsugli talks on water in the west, the Colorado river and more at COSEE 2012.
COSEE 2012 Brian Ebel "Post-Wildfire Hydrology at Fourmile Canyon, CO"
United States Geological Survey (USGS) Hydrologist Brian Ebel talks about post forest fire hydrology, flash floods, and Boulder Colorado's Four Mile Canyon Fire at COSEE 2012.
COSEE 2012 David Noone "Tracking the Hyrdologic Cycle from Atoms to the Globe"
CIRES Fellow David Noone lectures to science educators about the water cycle from your backyard to the global perspective at COSEE 2012.
COSEE 2011 Joe Barsugli "Colorado's Climate in a Glass of Water"
Joseph Barsugli of Western Water Assessment and CIRES presents on Colorado's climate using a "glass of water" analogy. This lecture was given at COSEE 2011.
COSEE 2011 Mark Squillace "Water Law in a Nutshell"
Professor Mark Squillace, Director of the Natural Resources Law Center at the University of Colorado Law School, gives an overview of water law at COSEE 2011.
COSEE 2011 Bob Glancy "Weather in Colorado"
Bob Glancy, Weather Forecasting Meteorologist at NOAA's National Weather Service, gives a lecture on weather patterns in Colorado at COSEE 2011.
COSEE 2011 Nolan Doesken "Taking the Pulse of Colorado's Climate"
This video in the COSEE lecture series features Nolan Doesken, State Climatologist, Colorado Climate Center, and Professor at Colorado State University's Atmospheric Science Department.
COSEE 2009 "Air-Sea Interaction and Climate"
Jeff Hare gives a lecture about air-sea interactions and their effect on biological processes during COSEE 2009.
COSEE 2009 "Climate: Its is all about the Sun! Or is it"
NOAA scientist Chris Fairall discusses the global energy balance and why the ocean is the big boss of the climate system response during COSEE 2009.
COSEE 2009 "Wind Patterns and Ocean Currents"
Lesley Smith goes over the basics of global wind patterns and ocean currents during COSEE 2009.
COSEE 2009 "Disappearing Arctic Sea Ice"
CIRES scientist Ola Persson discusses his research on the relationship between the radiative balance and sea ice at COSEE 2009.
COSEE 2009 "Life at Sea"
NOAA scientist Ludovic Bariteau describes what it's like to do research at sea during his lecture at COSEE 2009.
ICEE: Steven Nerem
The Earth is warming differently in different areas. Specifically, the Arctic is warming faster than the rest of the globe. Watch CIRES Fellow Dr. Steven Nerem's lecture on modern day sea level change and satellite technology.
ICEE: Baylor Fox-Kemper
CIRES Fellow Dr. Baylor Fox-Kemper goes over the basics of climate vs. weather, climate variability and how maritime and continental climates differ.
