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Safeguarding our Drinking Water in thje Pacific Northwest in an Era of Megafires

Safeguarding our Drinking Water in thje Pacific Northwest in an Era of Megafires

This talk by Dr. Kyle Shimabuku provides an overview of how an interdisciplinary team of forestry hydrologists, watershed modelers, analytical chemists, and drinking water engineers is tackling this complex issue. By combining watershed water quality modeling, appropriate water treatment techniques, and effective water system management, the team is developing science-based recommendations. These insights aim to guide policymakers, water system managers, and individuals in mitigating health risks from wildfire-induced contamination of drinking water. The goal is to ensure safer, more resilient water supplies in the face of increasing wildfire activity. Register at gonzaga.edu/ClimateEvents.

Gonzaga University - Hemmingson Auditorium in the basement of the Gonzaga John J. Hemmingson Center
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM on Tue, 4 Nov 2025

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Gonzaga Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment
Gonzaga University - Hemmingson Auditorium in the basement of the Gonzaga John J. Hemmingson Center
702 E Desmet Ave
Spokane, Washington 99258