Case title
Finding water scarcity amid abundance using human–natural system models
Large integrated system modeling of the Willamette Basin, Oregon to assess future water scarcity with climate change and population growth
The goals of the Willamette Water 2100 project were twofold:
1) To understand where and when water scarcity may arise and to recognize the factors contributing to, and potentially mitigating, future water scarcity
2) To assess the importance of a high level of system detail to gain insights into emerging water scarcity.
The project changed local, regional, and national government officials' and politicians' understanding of limitations and opportunities to address future water scarcity challenges in the region.
The scenarios were made in:
2016
The scenarios look out to:
2010-2100
Project facts
United States
Oregon
2016
Submitted by:
William Jaeger
Project leader
October 7, 2022
How to cite this page:
William Jaeger
Finding water scarcity amid abundance using human–natural system models
10/7/2022
Resources
Jaeger, William K., et al. "Finding water scarcity amid abundance using human–natural system models." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 114.45 (2017): 11884-11889.
Jaeger, William K., et al. "Scope and limitations of drought management within complex human–natural systems." Nature Sustainability 2.8 (2019): 710-717.
Jaeger, William Kenneth, et al. Water, economics, and climate change in the Willamette Basin, Oregon. Oregon State University, Extension Service, 2017.
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WRB model team
WRB model team
WRB model team
