UBC experts on drought

July 25, 2023

Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)UBC experts on drought Media AdvisoriesUBC experts are available to comment on drought conditions in B.C. Dr. Younes AlilaProfessor, Department of Forest Resources ManagementEmail: [email protected] language(s): EnglishClimate and land use change effects on droughts, floods and landslidesLogging and forest practice effects on droughts, floods and landslidesDr. Werner AntweilerAssociate Professor, Sauder School of BusinessEmail: [email protected] language(s): English, GermanWater economics and managementDr. Sean FlemingAdjunct Professor, Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric SciencesEmail: [email protected] language(s): EnglishWater resource science and managementFlood and water supply forecastingClimate variability and changeMachine learningSnow and glaciersDr. Michael HealeyProfessor Emeritus, Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric SciencesTel: 250-317-7839Email: [email protected] language(s): EnglishReduced stream flow and higher water temperature in rivers and lakes, and effects on salmonIncreased surface temperature in the ocean, and effects on salmonDr. John Janmaat (he/him)Professor, Department of Economics, Philosophy and Political ScienceEmail: [email protected] language(s): EnglishEnvironmental economicsNatural resource economics, including water resource economicsDr. John RichardsonProfessor, Department of Forest and Conservation SciencesEmail: [email protected] language(s): EnglishEffects of droughts on natural ecosystemsEffects of flooding and water supplies on streams and lakes, water quality and debris torrentsUrban impacts of drainage patterns and loss of natural stream networks in many parts of the Lower MainlandWays to conserve water this summer* available all day July 18 and morning of July 19Dr. Sean Smukler (he/him)Associate professor, Faculty of Land and Food SystemsEmail: [email protected] language(s): EnglishEffects of droughts on agriculture and farming in B.C. Adapting farming practices in a changing climateRole of agriculture in climate changeDr. Eric TaylorProfessor, Department of ZoologyTel: 250-393-2486Email: [email protected] language(s): EnglishEffects of drought on fishRelated link:

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UBC experts on drought

Media Advisories

UBC experts are available to comment on drought conditions in B.C.

Dr. Younes Alila
Professor, Department of Forest Resources Management
Email: [email protected]
Interview language(s): English

  • Climate and land use change effects on droughts, floods and landslides
  • Logging and forest practice effects on droughts, floods and landslides

Dr. Werner Antweiler
Associate Professor, Sauder School of Business
Email: [email protected]
Interview language(s): English, German

Dr. Sean Fleming
Adjunct Professor, Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences
Email: [email protected]
Interview language(s): English

  • Water resource science and management
  • Flood and water supply forecasting
  • Climate variability and change
  • Machine learning
  • Snow and glaciers

Dr. Michael Healey
Professor Emeritus, Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences
Tel: 250-317-7839
Email: [email protected]
Interview language(s): English

  • Reduced stream flow and higher water temperature in rivers and lakes, and effects on salmon
  • Increased surface temperature in the ocean, and effects on salmon

Dr. John Janmaat (he/him)
Professor, Department of Economics, Philosophy and Political Science
Email: [email protected]
Interview language(s): English

  • Environmental economics
  • Natural resource economics, including water resource economics

Dr. John Richardson
Professor, Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences
Email: [email protected]
Interview language(s): English

  • Effects of droughts on natural ecosystems
  • Effects of flooding and water supplies on streams and lakes, water quality and debris torrents
  • Urban impacts of drainage patterns and loss of natural stream networks in many parts of the Lower Mainland
  • Ways to conserve water this summer

* available all day July 18 and morning of July 19

Dr. Sean Smukler (he/him)
Associate professor, Faculty of Land and Food Systems
Email: [email protected] 
Interview language(s): English

  • Effects of droughts on agriculture and farming in B.C.
  • Adapting farming practices in a changing climate
  • Role of agriculture in climate change

Dr. Eric Taylor
Professor, Department of Zoology
Tel: 250-393-2486
Email: [email protected]
Interview language(s): English

  • Effects of drought on fish

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