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- Applied Mathematics
- Arts and Culture
- Bioengineering
- Cognitive Science
- Computing, Sensing, Gaming and Robotics
- Earth and Environment
- Economy and Markets
- Evolution and Genomics
- Human Health
- Immigration
- Law and Politics
- Math and Science Education
- Physics
- Spanish and Latino Studies
- Stem Cells
- Water Resources
Associated Resources
- Sustainability (Resource List)
- Critical Zone Observatory to Examine Snowline Systems in the Sierra Nevada (UC Merced Article)
- Teach-in Educates Campus, Community About Climate Change (UC Merced Article)
- Yosemite Research Pays Off for Undergrads (UC Merced Article)
- Powder Blurs the Business/Pleasure Line (UC Merced Article)
- Snow & Ice Expert Committed to Help Solve Regional Climate, Hydrology, Water Resources Problems (UC Merced Article)
- UC Merced's Wawona Field Station (UC Merced Article)
- Global Climate Change (Resource List)
Roger C. Bales
School of Engineering
Primary contact information
- Email: rbales@ucmerced.edu
- Phone: (209) 228-4348
- Address:
- 5200 N. Lake Rd.
- Merced, CA 95343
Secondary contact information
- Name: Ana Nelson Shaw
- Title: Public Information Representative
- Email: ashaw@ucmerced.edu
- Primary Phone: (209) 228-4406
- Secondary Phone: (209) 205-8561
Associated Topics
Background
Most of California`s water comes from the vast wilderness areas of the Sierra Nevada. Yet until now, the state has lacked knowledge about how water works in this impressive and important mountain range. As we face the potential consequences of global climate change, it is more crucial than ever that we understand our water supply as we make the policy decisions affecting our climate, our water and our air.
Roger Bales is a leading researcher in the impacts of climate change on water resources. His progressive studies on the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada are beginning to fill in the picture on California`s water, and more detailed information will likely come in the future through the planned Sierra Nevada Hydrologic Observatory.
"These topics have now moved beyond environmental concern to the forefront of the economic sustainability of the region," Bales said. He is committed to sharing scientific knowledge with the public and with policymakers so that future decisions can be guided by the best possible information.
Roger Bales is a leading researcher in the impacts of climate change on water resources. His progressive studies on the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada are beginning to fill in the picture on California`s water, and more detailed information will likely come in the future through the planned Sierra Nevada Hydrologic Observatory.
"These topics have now moved beyond environmental concern to the forefront of the economic sustainability of the region," Bales said. He is committed to sharing scientific knowledge with the public and with policymakers so that future decisions can be guided by the best possible information.