Water Resources Research Act Program

Details for Project ID CA_2025_Diaz

Adapting to Change: Hydrological, Environmental, and Social Resilience Following a Dam Removal in Northern California

Institute: California
Year Established: 2025 Start Date: 2026-01-01 End Date: 2026-12-31
Total Federal Funds: $20,283 Total Non-Federal Funds: $10,947

Principal Investigators: Laura Diaz

Project Summary: This project will study how people and organizations adjust to the changes and find new ways to manage water. To help everyone understand these changes, researchers will create an easy-to-use online tool. This tool will show what happens when the dam is removed and help leaders and community members plan for the future.