tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-610503 2012-02-23T11:06:34-08:00 All things fresh water: news, analysis, humor, and commentary from Michael E. 'Aquadoc' Campana, hydrogeologist, hydrophilanthropist, Professor of Hydrogeology and Water Resources at Oregon State University, Emeritus Professor of Hydrogeology at the University of New Mexico, Immediate Past President of the American Water Resources Association, and founder and president of the nonprofit Ann Campana Judge Foundation, an organization involved with WaSH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) in Central America. CYA statement: the opinions expressed herein are solely those of Michael E. Campana and not those of Oregon State University, ACJF, AWRA, or any other organization. TypePad tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bf80a53ef0168e7dd6909970c 2012-02-23T11:06:34-08:00 2012-02-23T11:13:59-08:00

I've said this before and I will say it again - Sarah Bates is one of the best thinkers and writers on the Western land-water nexus. She doesn't rant and is always worth reading. She just sent me this short piece she wrote for Saving Land (it's the cover story)....

Aquadoc tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bf80a53ef016762d04aa5970b 2012-02-22T19:44:16-08:00 2012-02-23T08:53:26-08:00

To that title I should probably add 'alliteration'. I still have not completely processed the Peter Gleick - Heartland Institute affair. Had some interesting chats (live and online) with friends, colleagues, and Mary Frances. Despite all the buzz, my belief in Gleick's scientific 'chops' has not wavered: he's one of...

Aquadoc tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bf80a53ef016762afa63c970b 2012-02-21T00:10:00-08:00 2012-02-20T20:05:05-08:00

Last month I posted a simple video that elegantly explained the difference between weather and climate. It is worth reviewing. This creative video uses baseball and steroids to explain global warming and why we can still have unusually cold weather even during a time of global warming. By the way,...

Aquadoc tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bf80a53ef0168e7b03916970c 2012-02-20T11:01:44-08:00 2012-02-20T11:10:14-08:00

Friend and former graduate school officemate Barney Popkin has wrapped up his trip to Philippines for the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Here is his one-pager: Download BPPLLC News March 2012 He is back home in Tucson, Arizona. Here he is checking out a submersible pump. A diagram of a Manila...

Aquadoc tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bf80a53ef016762a0271d970b 2012-02-19T13:52:35-08:00 2012-02-19T13:57:46-08:00

Two nights ago Mary Frances and I spend a delightful evening with the OSU Student Chapter of Engineers Without Borders at its annual fundraising banquet. This year the group is raising money for an implementation trip to Lela, Kenya. CH2M Hill graciously and generously sponsored the event. The room was...

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