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Bob Autio

Research Geologist, Indiana Geological and Water Survey

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(812) 856-1904
Email:
rjautio@indiana.edu
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IU Bloomington

Resilience: Building climate, soil, and water monitoring infrastructure to improve water-resource planning and STEM education in Daviess, Dubois, and Greene Counties

Project abstract

Diversified local agricultural systems and data-driven water-resource planning require an improved understanding of climate, soil, and water conditions. Monitoring data and techniques are also directly applicable to STEM curricula and can enhance K-12 education in the region. We will work with local officials, farmers, and other stakeholders to initiate three environmental monitoring sites to provide added community benefits in three Indiana Uplands counties. Data will be internet accessible to enhance agricultural productivity, improve local forecasts, support business, and provide teaching tools for K-12 education. This project will engage community members and educators and provide continued support via an immersive teachers workshop.

Campus partners

  • Jon Eldon, O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs

  • David Wild, School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering

  • Sally Letsinger, Department of Geography

  • Shawn Naylor, Indiana Geological and Water Survey

  • Polly Root Sturgeon, Indiana Geological and Water Survey

  • Dana Habeeb, School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering

Community partners

  • Mark Stacy, Linton Farmers Market Manager

  • Melissa Ruschau, Dubois County Soil and Water Conservation District

  • Patricia Harpring, University Elementary School, Bloomington, Ind.

  • Luis A. Santiago, Purdue/4H County Ext. Director, Daviess County

  • Doris Scully, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA/NRCS

  • Morgan Devine, USDA/NRCS

Counties involved

Daviess, Greene, Dubois, Brown, Crawford, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Orange, Owen, Washington

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