Apologies for any cross-postings, but I would like to share some information on an AGU session I think the ecology/agroecology community may be interested in:
H020: Agrohydrology in a Changing World: From Global Processes to Local Outcomes (eLightning Session) Link: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/45205 Conveners: Sam Zipper, Mallika Nocco, Anthony Kendall The broad focus is on water (quantity and quality) in agricultural landscapes. More specifically, we're interested in researchers working on both physical and human dimensions of water, and how to translate that scientific understanding into improved outcomes for water and agriculture. We want to span the spectrum from basic to applied research, including folks who are working with stakeholders to improve agricultural water management, wo we're hoping to expand the traditional 'geoscientist' box to include folks with backgrounds in the agricultural and social sciences. To add to the excitement, we were awarded an eLightning Session, which means that all presenters will give "lightning" (3-minute) talks, and then everyone will present their "poster" on a large touch-screen monitor. There are many perks to this format, including the ability to include interactive features such as videos or animations, no need to carry a poster tube around, and a guaranteed talk! If you have been to EGU this is similar to the PICO format. Abstract: Remote sensing, in-field sensors, and integrated modeling provide more information about water resources than ever before; but it remains unclear how these technologies can be used to sustain water resources and supply ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes. This session seeks to explore how these data and tools can be used to improve our agrohydrological understanding and translate this understanding into sustainable, multifunctional landscapes. We seek abstracts studying water quantity and/or water quality in agricultural landscapes and the urban-rural interface at domains ranging from subfield to global. Potential topics include (but are not limited to): (i) integrating datasets and tools to improve understanding of hydrological and hydrogeological processes; (ii) relationships between agrohydrology and other earth systems, particularly global climate change; (iii) hydrologic thresholds, regime shifts, and alternative stable states; (iv) managing streamflow diversions, groundwater pumping, and designer flows; and (v) translating scientific understanding into effective management practices and social policy.
