White Paper 3. Managing the Colorado River for an Uncertain Future

Authors

Jian Wang, Utah State UniversityFollow
David E. Rosenberg, Utah State UniversityFollow
Kevin G. Wheeler, Water Balance ConsultingFollow
John C. Schmidt, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Unpublished Paper

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Center for Colorado River Studies

Publisher

Utah State University

Publication Date

2-10-2020

First Page

1

Last Page

30

Abstract

Colorado River managers face many uncertainties—issues like climate change, future water demand, and evolving ecological priorities—and are looking for new tools to help cope with this uncertain future. They need new ways to help classify uncertain conditions, manage for uncertain conditions, and to create models in the face of a slew of oncoming unknowns. To help Colorado River stakeholders think about, talk about, and better manage the future river, the Center for Colorado River Studies offers a new white paper that distinguishes four levels of decision-making uncertainty and suggest tools and resources to manage the different levels.

Recommended Citation

Wang, Jian; Rosenberg, David E.; Wheeler, Kevin G.; and Schmidt, John C., "White Paper 3. Managing the Colorado River for an Uncertain Future" (2020). Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications. Paper 3768.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cee_facpub/3768