Water Resources

Incorporating Multiple Benefits into Water Projects, A Guide for Water Managers

A guidebook to implementing multibenefit analysis in water management projects.

Scaling Green Stormwater Infrastructure Through Multiple Benefits in Austin, Texas

This report discusses the multiple benefits for green stormwater infrastructure in Austin, TX.

Evaluating Multiple Benefits of Urban Rainwater Catchment Systems in Austin, Texas

This thesis quantified the energy reductions and urban heat island benefits of green infrastructure in Austin, TX. We also proposed specific policies to promote improved equity in future green infrastructure projects.

Watershed Management Plan for the Santa Ynez Watershed

With a team of three people, I created a management plan for the Santa Ynez Watershed based on the local water quality challenges, best management practices, and species conservation.

Urban Heat Island, Tree Cover, and Communities

Air temperatures in cities are substantially higher than in adjacent rural areas. In the United States, the average difference can be as much as 16°F for severely affected cities (Imoff et al.

Evaluating the Multiple Benefits of Urban Rainwater Capture in Austin, TX