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Planning Green Infrastructure For Future Drought: Comparing Differences in Urban Tree Water Use For Two Coastal Cities
Presentation Year
2026
College or Department
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)
Urban green infrastructure (trees, turfgrass) combined with impervious surfaces can enhance carbon sequestration and cooling. We used a regional eco-hydrologic model with downscaled climate projections to simulate urban configurations under future drought in two California coastal towns. Results suggest certain mixes support environmental benefits and reduce heat, though outcomes depend on drought severity. Strategic design of combined surfaces can optimize urban environmental outcomes.
Other Humboldt Department
Computer Science
Does your project align with any of the following?
Social Justice / equity / community
sustainability related (explores at least two dimensions of sustainability: environment, economy, society)
Permission to Publish Work
Yes
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Primary Contact: First Name
Raul
Primary Contact: Last Name
Cano
Primary Contact: Email
rjc107@humboldt.edu
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Undergraduate Student
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7074854377
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