Dr. Kelly Cobourn, assistant Economics professor at Boise State, is examining how changes in climate and water have impacted the Snake River Basin in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. Her work will assess how producers have adapted to changing weather patterns over the last 30 years, taking into account how water rights institutions have played a role in the decision-making process.
Cobourn, who earned a grant from NASA for the project, will use NASA satellite images as part of her research. Cobourn believes there is a disconnect between the climate signal the region receives and the amount of water a grower gets to apply to his field.
Cobourn will be working with Dr. Alejandro in geosciences, Dr. Scott Lowe and Dr. Sian Mooney in economics, as well as two master's students from Boise State's geosciences field and a number of undergraduates in economics.
Cobourn, who earned a grant from NASA for the project, will use NASA satellite images as part of her research. Cobourn believes there is a disconnect between the climate signal the region receives and the amount of water a grower gets to apply to his field.
Cobourn will be working with Dr. Alejandro in geosciences, Dr. Scott Lowe and Dr. Sian Mooney in economics, as well as two master's students from Boise State's geosciences field and a number of undergraduates in economics.
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