Join us in learning from David Goodrich on Ecosystem Valuation in Southwest Riparian Areas. David Barnes will also provide a quick presentation on AHS's 2026 Awards at this month's meeting.
If joining on Zoom, the presentation will start at 6:30pm.
Abstract
Decision-makers and natural resource managers increasingly require much more sophisticated levels of expert findings and scientific results, coupled with economic information, to make informed decisions. No single scientific discipline is typically capable of providing integrated solutions for decision-makers and managers. Significant effort beyond the traditional scientific method is required conduct interdisciplinary science across the physical, ecological, and economic sciences. Even greater effort is required to effectively integrate this research with policy and decision makers for effective and sustainable management of natural resources. A broad foundation of natural science information is needed for ecological valuation efforts to be successful. This paper examines how to incorporate hydrologic, vegetation, avian, and economic models into an integrated framework to determine the value of changes in ecological systems. We have developed a hydro-bio-economic framework for the San Pedro River Region in Arizona, and a similar framework for the Middle Rio Grande of New Mexico. Distinct valuation studies are being conducted for each site with benefit-transfer tests between the sites.
About David Goodrich
David Goodrich is a retired Research Hydraulic Engineer with the USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Southwest Watershed Research Center (SWRC) in Tucson, Arizona. He continues to collaborate with the SWRC on various research, serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Dept. of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences Water Resources at the University of Arizona and as a AHS Corporate Board member. He can be contacted at: davidcgoodrich@hotmail.com
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