H121
Science to Action: Broadening Hydrology Research Impacts through Engagement

Session ID#: 75851

Session Description:
Connecting hydrologic science to stakeholders is critical for a sustainable future. Water management directly impacts the public from providing clean drinking water to flood risk prediction and mitigation. While all hydrological research is highly relevant to many, it can be challenging to bring research to action and connect researchers to the public and decision-makers. Even if work is down in a community’s “backyard,” the science can often remain unseen. During this session, a panel of experts in science engagement will share their experiences connecting hydrologic science to decision making and action. They will address questions of how to build relationships with stakeholders, the benefits and challenges to science engagement, and engagement outcomes. While we will focus on hydrological applications, lessons learned science communication and outreach applies to all geosciences. To strengthen interaction among panelists and participants, small group discussions will be held to develop next steps beyond Fall Meeting.
Index Terms:

1880 Water management [HYDROLOGY]
1899 General or miscellaneous [HYDROLOGY]
6349 General or miscellaneous [POLICY SCIENCES & PUBLIC ISSUES]
6620 Science policy [POLICY SCIENCES & PUBLIC ISSUES]

Primary Convener:  Caitlyn A Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States
Conveners:  Anna Hermes, University of Colorado at Boulder, Environmental Studies Program, Boulder, CO, United States, Julia Guimond, University of Delaware, Geological Sciences, Newark, DE, United States and Leila Saberi, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Department of Earth Sciences, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Primary Liaison:  Anna Hermes, University of Colorado at Boulder, Environmental Studies Program, Boulder, CO, United States
 
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