C-CHANGE Symposium
Beyond the Long Hot Summer:
The Future of Water in Kansas
Friday, March 1, 2013, 4:00 -7:00pm
The Commons, Spooner Hall
This symposium offers an opportunity for researchers, students and the community to engage and observe the varied perspectives of Kansas experts regarding the impacts of climate change on drought, water resources and agriculture. This event is open to the public.
Symposium Participants
Aavudai Anandhi, Kansas State University
Rex Buchanan, Kansas Geological Survey
Jim Butler, Kansas Geological Survey
Johan Feddema, University of Kansas
Tony Layzell, University of Kansas
Don Steeples, University of Kansas
Susan Stover,Kansas Water Office
Symposium Schedule
| 4:00 - 4:10 | Greeting and Introduction |
|---|---|
| 4:10 - 4:40 | Climate Scenarios for Kansas Anthony Layzell, University of Kansas Johannes Feddema, University of Kansas |
| 4:40 - 4:55 | Discussion (moderated by Rex Buchanan, Director, Kansas Geological Survey) |
| 4:55 - 5:25 | Water Resources in Kansas Susan Stover, Kansas Water Office Jim Butler, Kansas Geological Survey |
| 5:25 - 5:40 | Discussion (moderated by Rex Buchanan, Director, Kansas Geological Survey) |
| 5:40 - 5:55 | Break |
| 5:55 - 6:15 | Agricultural Issues in Kansas Don Steeples, University of Kansas Aavudai Anandhi, Kansas State University |
| 6:15 - 6:30 | Discussion (moderated by Rex Buchanan, Director, Kansas Geological Survey) |
| 6:30 - 7:00 | Reception with local food and drinks |
Symposium Co-Sponsors:
Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets (CReSIS)
KU Environmental Studies Program
Institute for Policy & Social Research
Symposium Organizers:
Jacob Carter, JacobMC@ku.edu
Tony Layzell, alayzell@ku.edu
Vika Rai, srai@ku.edu
