Monthly Archives: December 2023

2023 WaterBlog “Wrapped”

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Christine Parisek

by Christine A. Parisek The wait is over. Your 2023 WaterBlog Wrapped is here. As we wrap up our 12th year, and 2023, we thank all our readers, partners, authors, and friends who have supported the Center for Watershed Sciences … Continue reading →

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How the Grinch Saved the Creek: A Collection of California Water Fables

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Christine Parisek

By Scrooge Jones Did you know the Grinch played a crucial role in the return of salmon to Putah Creek? It was actually a pretty big deal. And if it wasn’t for Charlie Brown and the gang, who knows what … Continue reading →

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Science seen from different perspectives

Posted on December 17, 2023 by jaylund

by Jay Lund The awe-inspiring Phil Isenberg used to talk about differences in culture between science and policy as being akin to the two cultures of scholarship discussed by C.P. Snow – science and humanities. It is hard for one … Continue reading →

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California water ideas that deserve more attention

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Andrew Rypel

By Peter B. Moyle, Karrigan Börk, Christine A. Parisek, Fabian A. Bombardelli, Jay Lund, and Andrew L. Rypel A panel blog Water systems run on ideas, among many other things. Water ideas are frequently discussed for improving and adapting California … Continue reading →

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Retirement – an optimal stopping problem

Posted on December 3, 2023 by jaylund

by Jay Lund By age 66, one realizes that, empirically, the great ride of life and a career will likely end within a few decades.  One recounts the longevity (or not) of one’s relatives.  Major long-term commitments look riskier.  One … Continue reading →

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