GCSP research stipend | Spring 2025

Building a Regional Streamflow Model to Assess Water Scarcity in the Western U.S.

Water scarcity is a growing challenge in the western United States as population growth drives demand and aridification reduces supply. This research project focuses on developing a regional streamflow model consistent with historical spatial and temporal patterns and projected climate changes to assess regional water supply reliability. This work would enable future streamflow projections in the Colorado River basin and nearby watersheds to advance sustainable planning on a regional scale using water system analysis models. The implications of this project are in areas such as improving drinking water reliability and informing policy and infrastructure decision-making processes.