Resources for Media/Reporters

With drought being a frequent consequence of life in the semi-arid climate of our state, Colorado State University has long been on the leading edge of research related to the impacts of drought and fire on people and the environment. Currently, more than 100 researchers from 25 university departments are conducting drought-related studies that will to provide valuable information to government leaders, businesses and individuals as they plan for and manage drought events.

Highlights:

• Known as an international leader in climatology, hydrology and water resources science, the University houses one of the premier atmospheric science departments in the United States and one of the most respected water engineering programs in the world. Additionally, several renowned research centers that focus on weather and water related topics are located on campus.
• Home to faculty that are among the top forestry and fire experts in the country, and the Western Forest Fire Research Center, Colorado State is recognized as a leader in fire research, information and education.
• An integral part of the land-grant mission is outreach and Colorado State is continually providing useful, research-based information to the people and businesses directly impacted by the drought, from agriculture and horticulture producers to cities and homeowners who struggle to effectively conserve water.

News Release Archive for Drought, Water & Fire

Listed below are CSU news releases related to the current drought and fire season. For a complete database of CSU news releases, with search capabilities, visit news.colostate.edu.

June 12, 2006
MEDIA TIP SHEET: DROUGHT AND WATER-RELATED EXPERTS AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

June 5, 2006
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY HAS RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO FARMERS AND RANCHERS FACING DROUGHT

March 15, 2006
SEVERE WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND FOREST RESTORATION GRANT AWARDED TO CSU'S COLORADO FOREST RESTORATION INSTITUTE

March 13, 2006
WATER AND ENERGY CONFLICTS DISCUSSED AT COLORADO STATE'S PRODUCED WATERS WORKSHOP APRIL 4-5

November 21, 2005
CLIMATE CENTER SAYS COLORADO CONTINUES TO RECOVER FROM DROUGHT CONDITIONS; MORE WINTER WEATHER WATCHERS NEEDED

November 21, 2005
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER BASIN SEMINAR ADDRESSES DIMINISHED WATER SUPPLY FOR AGRICULTURE

March 31, 2004
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS ANNOUNCE PLANT SELECT CHOICES FOR 2004

Wednesday, March 12, 2003
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS ANNOUNCE PLANT SELECT CHOICES FOR 2003

Wednesday, February 19, 2003
PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION MIGHT HELP FARMERS, RANCHERS

Thursday, February 13, 2003
FORUM ADDRESSES WATER CRUNCH, PROBABILITY OF DRY YEARS AHEAD

Monday, February 10, 2003
STATE CLIMATOLOGIST WARNS OF GROWING THREATS FOR A DRY WINTER AND A SERIOUS MULTI-YEAR DROUGHT

Wednesday, January 15, 2003
MEDIA TIP SHEET: DROUGHT-RELATED EXPERTS AND RESOURCES AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY