Circle of Blue

Circle of Blue is informing the world’s most important decisions about water, food, and energy in a changing climate.

What is a spillway?

A spillway is a divergent water pathway controlling the release of water from a reservoir into a downstream area of a river. Water flows over a spillway during flood periods—when the reservoir cannot hold excess water. Wikipedia

On the Colorado

On the Colorado is a website devoted to sharing news and information about the Colorado River. It includes articles, a forum, resources, a gallery, and a simulator tool.

Conflicting Historical Advice on Water 2010

Do you remember the specific advice you’ve been given around water issues? Especially going back to when you were a child? Our parents, teachers, and the media taught us what we know about water, but I haven’t heard anyone talking about conflicting historical advice…

Summer School of Excellence

The summer after my junior year of high school, I participated in a regional learning program focused on biology in Erie, Pennsylvania. It included a substantial component of understanding and appreciating the ecosystem of Lake Erie. In this life-changing two-week experience at Gannon University,…