Researchers and practitioners are starting to explore interactions between COVID-19, water demand and climate, which have implications for the water sector in Florida and on a national scale. This webinar will feature recent research on impacts of COVID-19 on water demand trends in Florida as well as a discussion on COVID-19 and climate change interactions, such as hurricane season considerations and susceptibility to the disease. The FloridaWCA will also provide a sneak peek at the latest high-resolution seasonal forecasts they have developed as part of a NASA-funded research project.

Agenda

• Welcome and introduction to the Florida Water & Climate Alliance
• Updates: Integrating NASA Earth Systems Data into Decision-Making Tools of Member Utilities of the FloridaWCA
  • Dr. Vasu Misra, Professor of Meteorology, Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies, Florida State University
  • Dr. Tracy Irani, Professor and Department Chair, Family Youth and Community Science, University of Florida/IFAS
• Impacts of COVID-19 on water demand in Florida and nation-wide
  • Dr. Tirusew Asefa, Manager, Planning & System Decision Support, Tampa Bay Water
• Interactions of COVID-19 and climate change
  • Dr. Vasu Misra, Professor of Meteorology, Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies, Florida State University
• Question and answer session

Register at:  https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlduugpjMsHt1ajhyIka6dPQiAn8owQa8s