Jake Kurzweil, Ph.D.
Presentation topic: Climate Change in our region - What do we know?
Jake is co-presenting with Scott Roberts.
Mountain regions around the world, including the San Juans, are showing the impact of climate change. Mean annual air temperatures in Southwestern Colorado have risen almost 2ºF in only three decades. MSI tracks climate variability and documents trends over time, and investigates effects of climate on ecosystems and natural resources. Scott and Jake share their most recent research on how—and how quickly!-- climate conditions are changing in the Four Corners.
Jake Kurzweil, Ph.D., Hydrologist, Associate Director of Water Program
Jake Kurzweil is an ecohydrologist whose research focuses on creating climate resilient ecosystems and water supplies. Jake received his B.S. from the University of Oregon in both Environmental Science and Sociology and shortly after began a career in environmental stewardship.
Jake worked as a science educator, ornithologist, and natural resource program manager before returning for his master’s and PhD in Hydrologic Science and Engineering at Colorado School of Mines (Mines).
Jake's research has included creating and implementing monitoring protocols for freshwater springs, understanding the observed hydrologic response to wildfire mitigation, and modeling possible impacts of climate and forest change on hydrologic systems. Jake has expertise in watershed and snow science, statistical analysis, computer modeling, geospatial and remote sensing analysis, and wetland ecology. Jake is also incredibly passionate about community outreach and STEM education. Jake is currently an adjunct professor at Mines and Colorado College teaching hydrology and water resources.
When Jake is not working, he is typically playing in the ecosystems and communities he serves. On a day off you can find Jake in the alpine snowboarding, biking, or climbing with his Fiancée and big dog Luna.