In March 2026, UC Davis updated its list of experts available to discuss California’s water-supply issues, including faculty from various departments. These experts address topics such as drought, floods, and atmospheric rivers.
Key Experts:
- Jay Lund: Focuses on drought and water management (contact: jrlund@ucdavis.edu).
- Nicholas Pinter: Expert in flood risk and management (contact: npinter@ucdavis.edu).
- Helen Dahlke: Discusses groundwater sustainability and climate impact (contact: hdahlke@ucdavis.edu).
- Graham Fogg: Specializes in groundwater quality (contact: gefogg@ucdavis.edu).
- Thomas Harter: Covers groundwater flow and recharge dynamics (contact: thharter@ucdavis.edu).
Agricultural Topics:
- Samuel Sandoval: Water resource management and drought strategy (contact: samsandoval@ucdavis.edu).
- Daniel Sumner: Economic impact of drought on agriculture (contact: dasumner@ucdavis.edu).
Environmental and Policy Issues:
- Karrigan Bork: Discusses water law and ecological restoration (contact: ksbork@ucdavis.edu).
- Edward Spang: Focuses on the water-energy nexus (contact: esspang@ucdavis.edu).
Urban and Landscape Management:
- Rachel Davis: Habitat gardening and sustainable planting (contact: ramdavis@ucdavis.edu).
- Dave Fujino: Urban horticulture and drought-resistant gardening (contact: dwfujino@ucdavis.edu).
This comprehensive list supports effective communication on pressing water-related concerns in California.
