Water in the Western United States

Water is important to all of us. Water connects people through place, memory, and community. But in places where water is scarce, like the Western United States, water can also be contentious and divisive. How then do we overcome the challenges associated with increased water scarcity while honoring the diverse perspectives of people who rely on shared water? In this course, you will learn about water and climate in the Western United States and join a community of thousands of learners to gai

• Understand water supply and demand in the Western US
• Explain historical and scientific water management issues
• Identify major water sources and individual impacts
• Describe scientific research methods on water and climate