http://hdl.handle.net/10150/135398 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 18:00:22 GMT 2017-07-09T18:00:22Z http://arizona.openrepository.com:80/arizona/retrieve/595896/Natural Resources and Environment-200px.jpg http://hdl.handle.net/10150/135398 http://hdl.handle.net/10150/593579 Title: Using Scenario Planning to Prepare for Uncertainty in Rural Watersheds Author: Mott Lacroix, Kelly; Hullinger, Ashley; Apel, Mark; Brandau, William; Megdal, Sharon B. Abstract: Planning for an uncertain future presents many challenges. Thinking systematically and creatively about what is in store through a process called scenario planning can help illuminate options for action and improve decision-making. This guide focuses on a process for developing scenarios to help communities and watershed groups explore what might happen in the years to come, make more informed decisions today, and build a watershed management process. The systematic approach to scenario planning described here is based on the lessons learned through a yearlong scenario planning process in the Upper Gila Watershed in southeastern Arizona and Water Resource Research Center’s (WRRC) research on scenario planning. Description: 10 pp. Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10150/593579 2015-12-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10150/583201 Title: Insects, Diseases and Abiotic Disorders in Southwest Forests and Woodlands Author: DeGomez, Tom; Garfin, Gregg Abstract: Recent events in the forests of the Southwest, and across western North America, have prompted scientists to consider the role of climate variability in insect and disease cycles. Studies focusing on Arizona and other southwestern states point to multiple, interacting climate-related mechanisms that increase the propensity for forest mortality. Effects of insects on forests are complex, and species and site dependent. Many influences, such as drought, decreased precipitation, increased temperature, increased vapor pressure deficit, and increased stand density, combined in nonlinear and overlapping ways to create the recent and devastating pine bark beetle outbreaks in Arizona forests. Climate clearly plays a role in many, but not all, Southwest insect cycles. It is important that educators demonstrate the complexity of all of the interplaying issues, in order to communicate no false impressions of an “easy” or “one-size- fits-all” solution” for land managers. Description: Revised; Originally published: 2006; 5 pp. Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10150/583201 2015-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10150/578402 Title: Pest-proofing Your Home Author: Gouge, Dawn H.; Nair, Shaku; Li, Shujuan; Stock, Tim Abstract: Many pests encountered in homes and structures can be prevented by using simple techniques collectively known as “pest-proofing”. If done correctly, pest-proofing your home saves you money by reducing pest management costs, and more importantly, reduces potential pesticide exposure. This publication describes general indoor and outdoor pest-proofing measures and some of the major pests encountered in and around homes and structures. Description: 31 pp. Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10150/578402 2015-08-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10150/561235 Title: Agricultural Use of Recycled Water for Crop Production in Arizona Author: Cusimano, Jeremy; McLain, Jean E.; Eden, Susanna; Rock, Channah M. Abstract: Agriculture is by far the largest water-demanding sector in Arizona, accounting for 70% of water demand (ADWR, 2009). Arizona’s agriculture industry is extremely diversified, producing many crops that can legally be irrigated with recycled water, including cotton, alfalfa, wheat, citrus, and vegetables. Throughout the State, farming communities are taking advantage of increasing supplies of recycled water. Description: 7 pp. Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10150/561235 2015-06-01T00:00:00Z